Attems
PINOT GRIGIO
Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
91 points - James Suckling
An iconic Italian Pinot Grigio from the world-famous Attems winery, a name that encompasses the history of wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Of an elegant straw yellow, Pinot Grigio 2021 entices with very lively aromas of white melon and cedar. Captivating hints of almond and toasted bread introduce the taste experience, where this wine expresses its harmonious and energetic character through impressions of white pepper and green apple which emerge in the aftertaste. Enjoy with roast poultry and rabbit, even lamb, grills, stuffed meat dishes.
Attems is a name that encompasses the history of wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia, producing world-famous wines grow in Italy's renowned Collio DOC in the northeastern part of the country. Bordered by the Alps to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the south, the geography of the region creates a temperate microclimate, and the region's marl and sandstone soils make it perfect for Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as for the native Ribolla Gialla and Tocai Friulano that have been harvested here since at least as early as the 18th century.
The Attems family winemaking lineage dates back nearly a millennium. In 1106, records show that the Bishop of Salisbury gave them the estate for the purpose of cultivating vineyards and making wine. After 900 years of wine production, Attems aligned with the renowned Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, one of Italy's most revered wine families. Douglas Attems and the Frescobaldi family celebrate a legacy of friendship founded during their years as students at the University of Florence. The partnership understands that a wine's quality and personality reflect the land it comes from, and they have pledged to further enhance the vines at Collio. Together they have committed to innovative vineyard development and to strategic participation in the global market.