2020 Ried Kapellenweingarten Sauvignon Blanc, Sattlerhof

• Style: Mineral-driven, precise alpine white
• Taste: Ripe stone fruit, herbaceous snap, saline grip with lemon zest
• Food: Asparagus, goat cheese, poached chicken, shellfish
• Occasion: Aperitivo, date night, gifting
• Serve: Chilled; 12.5% ABV, bright acidity

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Ripe pear and mango meet lemon zest and flint minerality on the palate, layered over a saline finish that lingers with remarkable definition. At 12.5% ABV, this is precise and structured—not loud, but built for serious attention at table. Six to eight months in large used oak adds subtle depth without the reductive flatness that can plague cool-climate examples.

The Winery — Sattlerhof

The Sattler family have been farming near the Slovenian border in Gamlitz since 1887, now in their fifth generation. Wilhelm and Maria pioneered dry white bottling in the 1960s; their sons Alexander and Andreas have deepened that vision through organic viticulture and precise winemaking. The high-altitude Kapellenweingarten vineyard sits at 550 metres on steep, south-facing slopes, where hand-harvested fruit and careful fermentation yield wines of European restraint and mineral character. The 2020 vintage overcame autumn rain and hail through patience—the brothers waited for stabilisation to achieve full ripeness without excess alcohol.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This Sauvignon Blanc shines alongside goat cheese, fresh herbs, asparagus, and poached chicken with dill. The bright acidity (7.4g/L) and mineral core make it equally rewarding as an aperitif or paired with spiced Asian dishes and shellfish & crustacean. Serve chilled. Whether you're marking a special occasion, sending a gift, or simply seeking a white wine that rewards attention and age-ability, this is a masterclass in what Südsteiermark does best. Explore more from our Austrian white selection and discover why the region punches so far above its size.