Familienweingut Tement

What Familienweingut Tement does

Familienweingut Tement is a family-owned Austrian winery headquartered at Zieregg 13 in Ehrenhausen, South Styria, producing terroir-driven white wines across the Südsteiermark DAC region. Founded in the 1950s by Josef Tement and operated today by the three-generation 'Winzertrio' of Manfred Tement (since 1976), Armin Tement (since 2005), and Stefan Tement (since 2010), the estate holds AT-BIO-402 organic certification and Demeter biodynamic certification (since 2022) and is a member of respekt-BIODYN. Core production centers on Sauvignon Blanc from single vineyards classified under the STK system — including Erste STK Lage sites (Sulz, Grassnitzberg Riff, Wielitschberg, Kriewetz, Fürst) and Große STK Lage Zieregg, which since the 2020 vintage is vinified as four distinct wines (Zieregg, Zieregg KÅR, Zieregg Kapelle, Zieregg Steilriegel) from 18 individually managed parcels. Secondary production covers Morillon (Chardonnay), Weissburgunder, Gelber Muskateller, Gewürztraminer, and Welschriesling, plus specialty lines such as Brut Nature sparkling (Méthode Traditionelle, zero dosage) and TBA / Beerenauslese sweet wines; the portfolio has repeatedly earned 97–99 points from Falstaff and James Suckling and 99 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate for Ried Zieregg XT.

Underlying production relies on biodynamic and organic viticulture with hand-harvested grapes, natural/spontaneous fermentation, extended sur lie and barrel aging (notably the 78-month XT regime), unfiltered bottling, and circular-economy partnerships with local horse and cattle farmers. The business generates revenue through three channels: direct-to-consumer wine sales via the tement.at online shop and the on-site Buschenschank/cellar door at Zieregg 13; B2B placements in the gastronomy sector (with flagship accounts including Willi Haider in Graz and Heinz Reitbauer in Vienna); and wine tourism through the Buschenschank and Winzerei hospitality venture. A parallel operation, Domaine Ciringa, extends the family footprint into Slovenia. Pricing spans from approximately €14.50 (entry-level OPOK Welschriesling) to €85+ for Große STK Zieregg wines, with magnum formats, curated tasting packages (€79–€235), and verticals priced up to €450; EU-wide shipping is supported with free shipping thresholds in Austria and Germany and a tiered loyalty discount for registered customers.

Name

Familienweingut Tement

Legal name

Familienweingut Tement GmbH

Website

https://tement.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Familienweingut Tement is a family-owned Austrian winery in Ehrenhausen, South Styria, producing biodynamic, terroir-driven white wines — primarily Sauvignon Blanc — from STK-classified single vineyards including the Große STK Zieregg site, and serving collectors, gastronomy, and wine tourism customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Austrian White Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Austrian white wine
• Single vineyard wine
• Biodynamic wine production
• Premium Sauvignon Blanc
• Styrian winery production

Headquarters

HQ city

Ehrenhausen

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct wine sales (B2C): The primary revenue stream is direct-to-consumer wine sales through the Tement onlineshop (tement.at), at the winery's own cellar door (Buschenschank/wine tavern), and at the estate's physical location in Ehrenhausen. Wines are sold in standard bottles (0.75L), magnum formats (1.5L), demi bottles (0.375L), and as curated tasting packages. The winery ships to Austria, Germany, and other EU countries.
2. Wine tourism and hospitality (Buschenschank): The winery operates a Buschenschank (wine tavern) on-site, offering wine by the glass/bottle alongside food, directly to visitors. This hospitality channel is cited as historically foundational to the winery's customer acquisition and brand building. Open Monday–Saturday 10:00–17:00, and on Sundays during harvest.
3. Gastronomy and trade (B2B): Wines are sold to the gastronomy sector (restaurants, wine bars, hotels). Manfred Tement's interview notes that flagship gastronomy businesses (Willi Haider, Heinz Reitbauer) were instrumental in building national and international visibility. B2B trade relationships are part of the revenue mix.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Familienweingut Tement produces and sells terroir-driven Austrian white wines from its estate in Ehrenhausen, Südsteiermark, with primary focus on Sauvignon Blanc alongside Morillon (Chardonnay), Weissburgunder, Gelber Muskateller, Gewürztraminer, and Welschriesling. The portfolio spans entry-level Gebietsweine/Ortsweine through STK Premier Cru (Erste STK Lage) and Grand Cru (Große STK Lage) classifications, with the Zieregg grand cru split into four distinct single-vineyard wines (XT, KAPELLE, KÅR, STEILRIEGEL) and specialty releases including Brut Nature sparkling, Trockenbeerenauslese, and Beerenauslese sweet wines.

Product overview

Familienweingut Tement is a family-owned Austrian winery in Ehrenhausen, Südsteiermark, producing terroir-driven white wines. The core product portfolio centers on single-vineyard wines classified under the STK (Steirische Klassik) system: entry-level Gebietsweine and Ortsweine (Kalk & Kreide, OPOK, Muschelkalk), Erste STK Lagen wines (Grassnitzberg Riff, Sulz, Wielitschberg, Kriewetz, Fürst), and the pinnacle Große STK Lagen (GSTK) wines from Zieregg including XT, KAPELLE, KÅR, and Steilriegel expressions. The winery produces multiple grape varieties with primary focus on Sauvignon Blanc, complemented by Morillon (Chardonnay), Weissburgunder, Gelber Muskateller, Gewürztraminer, and Welschriesling. Specialty products include the Brut Nature sparkling wine, TBA and Beerenauslese sweet wines, and gift sets like the Magnum GSTK Paket and MINI-ME Lagenpaket. Two related operations include Domaine Ciringa in Slovenia and Winzerai tavern. The winery also offers wine-related merchandise including candles and chocolates. The winery operates biodynamic/organic farming with Demeter and respekt-BIODYN certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Domaine Ciringa: A winery operated on Slovenian soil producing Sauvignon Blanc wines; referred to as the 'little brother' of the Zieregg vineyard.

Products and services

• KALK & KREIDE Sauvignon Blanc Südsteiermark DAC Signature entry-level Sauvignon Blanc from Südsteiermark DAC with fresh citrus aromas, yellow fruit, elderberry, and cassis; mineral and precise character-driven white positioned as the regional idea of the estate.
• Ried Grassnitzberg Riff Sauvignon Blanc (Erste STK Lage) Single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the family's original Grassnitzberg vineyard planted in the 1950s by Josef Tement. Warm citrus fruit, cassis, and apricot with delicate minerality and a fresh finish; classified as Premier Cru (Erste STK Lage).
• Ried Zieregg XT Sauvignon Blanc (Große STK Lage) Ultra-premium Große STK Lage Sauvignon Blanc from the historic Zieregg plot, aged 78 months in oak before bottling. The pinnacle of Tement's winemaking, with extraordinary aging potential and top international critic scores (Robert Parker 99, A La Carte 99, Falstaff 97).
• Ried Zieregg Kapelle Sauvignon Blanc (Große STK Lage) Große STK Lage Sauvignon Blanc from the high plateau at the foot of the Carmelite chapel with water-repellent heavy clay and loam on coral limestone. Flintstone and citrus fragrance with deep spiciness and an extraordinarily juicy palate.
• Ried Zieregg KÅR Sauvignon Blanc (Große STK Lage) Große STK Lage Sauvignon Blanc from the cold mountain microclimate on Kiesner mountain. Softly spicy and compact with a silky aftertaste; named after Oma Edina whose backyard is home to the vines.
• Ried Zieregg Steilriegel Morillon (Große STK Lage) Morillon (Chardonnay) expression from the steep slope terrain of the newly parcelled Zieregg grand cru with distinct terroir characteristics, classified as Große STK Lage.
• Ried Sulz Weissburgunder Pino.T (Erste STK Lage) Delicate Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) from the closed mountain basin single-vineyard Sulz with south-southwestern exposition. Fruity apple and rhubarb notes with beeswax and ethereal meadow herbs; aged 22 months in neutral oak casks sur lie and bottled unfiltered. Classified Erste STK Lage.
• Ried Sulz Morillon (Erste STK Lage) Morillon (Chardonnay) from single-vineyard Sulz, classified as Premier Cru (Erste STK Lage). Features grilled pineapple, salted lemon, green tea, and ethereal herbs; smoky on the palate with sustaining acidity and a refreshing, austere profile.
• Ried Wielitschberg Gewürztraminer (Erste STK Lage) Heat-loving Traminer expression from the warmest vineyard of Ehrenhausen with western exposure. Smoky minerality with a fine bouquet of blooming lilac and chocolate mint; structure and variety character.
• Ried Fürst Gelber Muskateller (Erste STK Lage) Yellow Muskateller from the best Muskateller location at 500m elevation on red sand and gravel soils. Delicate lime, lychee, and yellow apple fruit; dry, puristic, and cool on the palate with the ability to age for decades. Aged 30 months on fine lees in steel tank after spontaneous fermentation.
• Tement Brut Nature (Austrian Sekt Steiermark G.U. Große Reserve) M Méthode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine from 85% Morillon and 15% Weissburgunder with zero dosage and no SO2 added. Base wine ages over 60 months in neutral oak casks followed by 30 months on lees in bottle before disgorgement. Rated 95 points and 18.5/20 by Falstaff.
• TBA Ried Zieregg Trockenbeerenauslese Tement Essenz Rare Trockenbeerenauslese (dry berry selection) sweet wine from the Zieregg grand cru. Profound, aromatic, and concentrated with fine peach confit, tamarind, and ethereal acacia honey notes; positioned as a sweet wine for eternity and rated by Wine Enthusiast.
• SWEET Auslese (Sauvignon Blanc & Welschriesling) Aromatic Auslese blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Welschriesling. Spicy and lively taste with aromas of pineapple, vineyard peach, and apricot; fine fragrance, light in alcohol.
• BA.T Beerenauslese Sauvignon Blanc Edelsüß Sauvignon Blanc Beerenauslese from the best southern Styrian vineyards. Fruit-forward and finesse-rich with playful grapefruit, elderflower, and citrus fruit aromas; very juicy with refreshing acidity.
• OPOK Welschriesling Südsteiermark DAC Bio Light and refreshing entry-level Welschriesling with exceptional class; fresh notes of green apple, lime, white blossoms, and herbs; a structuring acid thread with a juicy, slightly salty finish. AT-BIO-402 organic.
• Magnum GSTK Paket (3x1.5L in wooden case) Collection set of three 1.5L Magnum bottles of Große STK Riedenweine from exceptional vintage 2022, including Ried Sernau König Sauvignon Blanc, Ried Zieregg Kapelle Sauvignon Blanc, and Ried Zieregg Steilriegel Morillon; packaged in the original Tement wooden case.
• Hausweinpaket Medium (8 bottles + BA.T demi bonus) Medium house wine package with 8 bottles (4 terroir varieties x 2) plus a bonus BA.T demi bottle. Includes Sand & Schiefer Gelber Muskateller, Ton & Mergel Weissburgunder, Kalk & Kreide Sauvignon Blanc, and Muschelkalk Morillon, positioned as a portrait of the estate's terroir concept.
• MINI-ME Lagenpaket (8 x 0.375L in wooden case) Tasting package of eight 0.375L demi bottles from the estate's best single vineyards, marketed as 'the glorious eight' and packaged in the original Tement wooden case.
• Verkostungspaket Morillon (3 x 0.75L) Tasting package featuring three Morillon (Chardonnay) wines — Muschelkalk Morillon, Ried Rossberg K Morillon, and Ried Sulz Morillon — combining citrus, grilled pineapple, quince, and cocoa bean notes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate for Ried Zieregg XT Sauvignon Blanc
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DemetercoreOthers · 1 January 2022Demeter is the international biodynamic agriculture certification body. Tement joined Demeter in 2022, transitioning from organic to biodynamic farming. Demeter-certified farms practice circular economy agriculture, using preparations and cosmic rhythms in alignment with Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophical principles. Membership is a core pillar of Tement's sustainability positioning.
• Respekt-BIODYNcoreOthersRespekt-BIODYN is an association of internationally renowned biodynamic wineries from Austria, Germany, Italy, and Hungary. Members are dedicated to producing wine of highest quality and individuality using biodynamic methods. The association is inspired by Rudolf Steiner's ideas translated into the 21st century. Tement is a member, reinforcing its biodynamic credentials and peer network.
• WinzereiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinzerei is a related hospitality venture of the Tement family, bridging the role from winemaker to host. It offers a wine-focused experience separate from but complementary to the estate's Buschenschank. Described as 'Wine and a good life are closely related' — the step from winemaker to host is just a very small one.
• Domaine CiringacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomaine Ciringa is the Tement family's winery in Slovenia. Described as 'the little brother of Zieregg', it is located on Slovenian soil but produces wines that rival the Austrian counterparts. The estate includes vineyards such as Fosilni Breg and Pruh. This is a core strategic extension of the family business across borders, leveraging the same winemaking philosophy in a different terroir.
• Horse and cattle farmers (circular economy partners)minorOthersPartnerships with local horse and cattle farmers are part of Tement's modern circular economy model. These cross-sector agricultural partnerships support the biodynamic farming system by providing natural inputs and closing material loops on the estate.
• Arachon T.FX.T (joint venture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArachon T.FX.T is a joint venture between three wineries: Szemes, FX. Pichler, and Tement. The Arachon T.FX.T 1998 is described as 'a well-kept treasure from the wine archive' — a rare Magnum format wine produced collaboratively. This collaboration represents a cross-winemaker partnership for exceptional limited editions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Didier Dagueneau (Pouilly-Fumé): French Loire estate (now Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau) producing iconic single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc with cult status and high critic scores. Comparable to Tement as a benchmark Sauvignon Blanc specialist pushing the variety into the ultra-premium segment.
• Egon Müller (Scharzhof): Iconic German Mosel Riesling estate with multi-generational family stewardship and cult-level critic ratings. Comparable as a family-owned, ultra-premium single-vineyard white wine producer anchored by critic reputation and collector scarcity.

Direct peers

• Weingut Sattlerhof: Family-led Südsteiermark winery recognized for Sauvignon Blanc and STK single-vineyard wines. Overlaps with Tement in region, varietal focus, gastronomy segment, and STK classification orientation.
• Weingut FX Pichler: Austrian family-owned premium white wine estate in the Wachau, producing single-vineyard Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. Comparable to Tement as a flagship Austrian family winery renowned for critic scores (Falstaff, Parker) and parcellar single-vineyard bottlings.
• Weingut Emmerich Knoll: Iconic Austrian Wachau family winery with single-vineyard Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. Comparable to Tement for its small-scale, family-owned model, long aging traditions, and tight on-premise allocation model.
• Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg: Historic Austrian estate winery producing premium Riesling and Grüner Veltliner under the Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg brand. Comparable as a culturally prominent Austrian family winery with a focus on single-vineyard and traditional-method wines.
• Weingut Bründlmayer: Premium Austrian family winery in Kamptal producing precise Riesling and Grüner Veltliner from classified single vineyards. Comparable as a quality-focused Austrian estate with international critic recognition and fine dining distribution.
• Weingut Erwin Sabathi: Direct Südsteiermark neighbor producing STK-classified Sauvignon Blanc and other white wines from single vineyards. Comparable as a regional competitor with overlapping customer base, hospitality footprint, and pursuit of top STK classifications.

Regional players

• Movia (Slovenia): Renowned Slovenian biodynamic winery producing traditional-method sparkling wines and Rebula. Comparable to Tement for cross-border biodynamic positioning, Méthode Traditionelle production, and adjacent geography to Domaine Ciringa.
• Weingut Hirsch (Kammern): Austrian premium family winery in Kamptal with biodynamic credentials and single-vineyard Riesling/Veltliner. Comparable for biodynamic positioning and small-batch premium model, though in a different Austrian region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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