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Attems

Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Venezia Giulia IGT

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Attems Sauvignon Blanc captures the essence of Collio DOC, offering varietal elegance, fragrance, and freshness. Hand-harvested from 20-year-old vines planted in marl and sandstone soils cooled by Bora winds, it undergoes gentle pressing and low-temperature fermentation, followed by four months of lees aging. The wine shows a lush, ripe fruit character with bright acidity and medium body, revealing aromas of tomato leaf, kiwi, and verbena, with flavors of white grapefruit, bread crust, mint, and lime in a long, savory finish.

VINEYARD

Characteristic of Friuli are its fertile soils and the ideal microclimate brought about by the particular positioning of these lands set as they are between the sea and the vegetation-rich mountains. The harsh cold of the mountainous areas is mitigated by the gentle sea breezes, which bring with them the brightness of the water refraction of the Adriatic, supporting the ripening of healthy, turgid grapes rich in aromatic substances. This balance of such powerful natural elements ensures the ideal conditions for varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.

WINEMAKING

The grapes were harvested by hand and fermented in in stainless steel tanks. A small portion, about 15%, of the pressed juice benefits from a brief, cold temperature maceration. 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 66 degrees Farhenheit, for 15 days. Following the fermentation, the wine rests for four months on noble lees, often kept in suspension.

VINTAGE

The 2024 Friuli growing season faced challenges, with persistent rain and high disease pressure requiring significant vineyard management. Harvest began earlier than expected, with Pinot Grigio picked in late August and other varieties in early September. Weather fluctuations between rain and warmth resulted in slower ripening, but despite these conditions, the grapes showed good health, compact skins, and no mold. With strong sugar and phenolic content, the 2024 vintage made wines with power and poise.

FOOD PAIRING

Cheese, white meat

Color

White

Blend %

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation

Venezia Giulia IGT

Alcohol

12.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$23.99

Reviews

90

James Suckling - July 18, 2025 "A clean and crisp white wine featuring fresh apples, lemon zest and subtle hints of fine herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied with lively acidity and a zesty, mineral finish."

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