2024 Südsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc, Sattlerhof

• Style: Pale, bone-dry, mineral-driven Austrian white
• Taste: White pear, elderflower, layered citrus with clean acidity
• Food: Asparagus, goat cheese, herb-dressed fish, shellfish
• Occasion: Weeknight, summer drinking, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled; 13% ABV, screwcap seal

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale lemon and bone-dry, this Sauvignon Blanc delivers white pear and elderflower on the first sip, then layered citrus intensity that unfolds across the palate. A mineral spine—the signature of South Styria's steep, stony hillsides—holds everything together with clean, refreshing acidity that makes the wine feel alive in the glass. At 13% ABV and just 1.1 g/L residual sugar, there is nothing soft here; this is a wine built for tension and food.

The Winery — Sattlerhof

Three centuries of winemaking history rest behind this bottle. The Sattler family—Wilhelm, Maria, and their sons Alexander and Andreas—tend 35 hectares of organically farmed vineyards in Gamlitz, near the Slovenian border. Since the 1960s, Sattlerhof has bottled serious dry whites, long before Südsteiermark became fashionable. Today, Alexander oversees viticulture while Andreas directs winemaking, preserving organic practices as the vines yield increasingly expressive fruit. The 2024 vintage emerged from difficult spring conditions—heavy rain demanded careful management—yet a long, warm summer allowed perfect ripeness at harvest. Grapes underwent 12 hours of skin maceration before wild-yeast fermentation in stainless steel, a subtle technique that deepens aromatic character without heaviness.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with asparagus, goat cheese, herb-dressed fish, or any dish that asks for a wine that won't shout but will sharpen and refresh every bite. The mineral foundation and taut acidity make it equally at home with shellfish, white fish, or vegetable-forward plates. It's one of the finest expressions of the variety we've found, and if you've not yet explored Austria's white wine mastery, this is the bottle to start with. Organic, vegan, and sealed with screwcap for everyday ease—perfect for weeknight meals, Sunday lunch, or summer aperitivo service.