Stone White Sauvignon Blanc Walter Polz Southern Styria 0.75l

Stone White Sauvignon Blanc Walter Polz - Southern Styria/Slovenia
single-vineyard wine

Origin:

The Stone White Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Slovenian side of the Hochgrassnitzberg , a prime location characterized by its shell-weathered limestone soils . These soils lend the wines a distinctive salty minerality and a distinctive, taut elegance. With this wine, the Walter Polz winery deliberately ventures into new territory: The Stone White combines Styrian terroir characteristics with traditional methods of amphora fermentation , thus elevating Sauvignon Blanc to a completely unique dimension.

Expansion:

The grapes are carefully processed and spontaneously fermented in amphorae . The wine then ages for one year on the full lees in amphorae before being aged for another year on the fine lees in steel tanks . This two-stage process gives the Sauvignon a special balance of texture, clarity, and aromatic depth .

Aroma & Taste:

On the nose, Stone White displays citrus notes, yellow fruits, and zest , accompanied by a delicate herbal spice . On the palate, it presents itself straightforward, taut, and mineral , with a subtle spice of white peppercorns and fresh herbs. The texture is elegant and stimulating, and the salty minerality ensures a long finish and great drinking pleasure .

Food recommendation:

An ideal accompaniment to grilled fish with lemon herbs , scallops , or even slightly spicy Asian dishes . It's equally exciting with vegetarian dishes like grilled fennel or artichokes.

Special features of the 2022 vintage in Styria:

The 2022 vintage produced white wines of exceptional quality in all three Styrian wine-growing regions. Average rainfall and timely rains shortly before the harvest ensured healthy grapes. Thanks to the early, concentrated harvest in September, the Sauvignon Blancs achieved a perfect balance of power, juiciness, and structure . The 2022 vintage is thus considered a worthy successor to the highly acclaimed 2021, albeit with slightly riper fruit and quicker approachability.

Conclusion:

Stone White Sauvignon Blanc is a natural wine with character , combining Styrian character with traditional craftsmanship. It demonstrates that Sauvignon Blanc from Southern Styria can also achieve international class beyond traditional winemaking methods. A powerful, mineral, and long-aging wine , it will delight both lovers of natural wines and fans of great Sauvignon Blancs.