Stone White Sauvignon Blanc Walter Polz Southern Styria 0.75l

Stone White Sauvignon Blanc Walter Polz - Südsteiermark/Slovenia
Single-vineyard wine

Origin:

The Stone White Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Slovenian side of Hochgrassnitzberg, a top site characterized by its seashell weathering limestone soils. These soils lend the wines a distinct salty minerality and an unmistakable, taut elegance. With this wine, the Walter Polz winery consciously ventures into new territory: The Stone White combines Styrian terroir typicality with traditional amphora fermentation methods, elevating Sauvignon Blanc to a dimension of its own.

Aging:

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

Aroma & Taste:

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

Food pairing recommendation:

An ideal accompaniment to grilled fish with lemon herbs, scallops, or even Asian dishes with a light spiciness. Equally exciting with vegetarian dishes such as grilled fennel or artichokes.

Highlights of the 2022 vintage in Styria:

The Stone White is a country wine without a vintage indication, but the description "dreamt 22 times" hints at the 2022 vintage. This vintage produced white wines of exceptional quality in all three Styrian wine 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 therefore considered a worthy successor to the highly praised 2021, but with slightly riper fruit and quicker accessibility.

Conclusion:

The Stone White Sauvignon Blanc is a "natural wine" with character that combines Styrian typicality and traditional craftsmanship. It shows that Sauvignon Blanc from Southern Styria also has international class beyond classic aging methods. A powerful, mineral, and long-lasting wine that delights lovers of natural wines as well as fans of great Sauvignon Blancs.