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Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Vintage
2023
Region
Collio, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Country
Italy
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
ABV
12%
Dietary
Vegetarian
Sustainability
Sustainable Certification
Attems
Attems is a historic Friuli Venezia Giulia wine estate based in Capriva del Friuli, in the Collio area of north-eastern Italy. With documented viticultural roots dating back to 1106, Attems is known for precise, expressive Friuli wine made from Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. For the UK wine trade, Attems wine offers a clear route into one of Italy’s important white wine regions, combining regional heritage with a contemporary, terroir-led style.
Read MoreViticulture
Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is produced from vineyards located between the plains and slopes of the Province of Gorizia, at an average altitude of 60 metres above sea level. The soils are composed partly of Eocene sandstone, formed when the seabed lifted around 50 million years ago, and partly of deep alluvial soils with many pebbles. The vines are trained using single and double Guyot systems, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare, with plants dating from 2002.
Vinification
The grapes were hand-harvested in mid-September. A small portion of crushed grapes, around 15%, underwent short cold maceration without oxygen contact. Juice from gently pressed grapes was left to decant for 24 to 48 hours before alcoholic fermentation at 18 to 20°C for 15 days. Vinification took place in stainless steel at low temperature, with no malolactic fermentation. After fermentation, the wine spent four months on noble lees, regularly resuspended to enhance texture and aromatic depth.
2023
The 2023 vintage began with a rainy January followed by a dry, cold February. Late winter and early spring supported budbreak in line with historical averages. Spring brought frequent rain, requiring careful shoot selection, longer green manure retention and good ventilation on dry days to maintain vineyard health. Summer was hot but never scorching, with intermittent rainfall periodically rehydrating the soils. A warm start to September supported uniform Sauvignon Blanc ripening and harvest at peak aromatic expression.
Tasting Note
Soft, lustrous straw yellow in colour. The nose is fresh and expressive, showing peppermint, lemon peel and gooseberry, with notable aromatic depth. The palate is light, smooth and precise, combining citrus fruit, Fuji apple and a clear saline line. Crisp acidity gives the wine freshness and definition, while lees ageing adds gentle texture. The finish is clean, mineral and particularly salty in this vintage.
Food Pairing
Pair with goat?s cheese, asparagus, oysters, crab salad, ceviche, grilled prawns, green vegetables, sushi, lemon sole or herb-led Mediterranean dishes.
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