Attems is a name that encompasses the history of wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Indeed there is documentation that confirms ownership of land dedicated to viticulture in Collio by the Attems dynasty dating as far back as 1106. The story of Attems is thus interwoven with history: from the Patriarchate of Aquileia to the County of Gorizia, from the First World War to the present day – it is owned by the Frescobaldi family since the year 2000. The estate extends over 44 hectares of south-facing terraced slopes to the west of Gorizia, protected both from the cold northern winds and the characteristic “bora” wind of Trieste.
The vineyards are located among the plains and hills of the province of Gorizia at an average altitude of 60 meters asl.
The soil is composed by Eocene marls and sandstones created by seabed uplifting 50 million years ago and partly well-drained alluvial soils rich in stones and sand.
The harvest was conducted by hand, from the end of August to the first ten days in September.
A small portion, about 15%, of the pressed product benefits from a brief, cold temperature maceration away from air drafts. The must obtained from the soft pressing of the grapes is left to rest for 24-48 hours. Subsequently, on clear must, alcoholic fermentation is allowed to take place in steel vats at 18-20°C or 15 days. The vinification is carried out in steel containers, keeping the wines at low temperatures, thus avoiding malolactic fermentation. After fermentation, the wine rests for 4 months on the noble lees, which are frequently placed in suspension.
The 2023 vintage began with a rainy January and a dry and cold February. The development of late winter and early spring was favourable for budding in line with the
historical average. Spring was a season characterized by frequent rain which kept us particularly busy at this early stage of growth. Painstaking shoot selection, keeping the green manure for longer and good ventilation on dry days contributed to maintaining the vineyard in a good state of health.
The summer was hot but never scorching, with intermittent more or less intense rainfall which periodically rehydrated the soil.
A warm start to September contributed to a uniform maturation of all the Sauvignons, which we harvested at the peak of their aromatic expression to give us intensely scented musts.
To the eye, it has a soft, lustrous straw yellow colour. Peppermint, lemon peel and gooseberry are the freshest sensations we find in a wine that surprises us with its olfactory depth. On the palate, the Attems Sauvignon is light and smooth, giving notes of citrus, Fuji apple and a salty finish, particularly pronounced in this vintage
Italy
100% Sauvignon Blanc
cork
12%
