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Attems
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
91 points - James Suckling
90 points - Vinous
From the world-famous Attems Italian winery, a name that encompasses the history of wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
A bright straw yellow color with greenish tints, 2021 Attems Sauvignon Blanc boasts a quite distinctive, very complex bouquet: tomato leaf, kiwi and verbena followed by white grapefruit and bread crust. The taste reveals an exuberant acidity and an aftertaste of mint and lime that gives the finish a surprising freshness. Attems Sauvignon Blanc’s crisp, refreshing character renders it delicious as an aperitif, but it partners with foods as well, with poultry and similar light meats, and with fish that is grilled or sautéed with potatoes, asparagus, or mild vegetables, and first courses with cheese-based sauces.
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.