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Attems - Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Vintage
August and September were extraordinary months both for their temperature and humidity. The growing, veraison and ripening phases progressed at a steady, regular pace and the grapes harvested were
perfect. The 2016 growing season will surely be long-remembered for the significant daynight temperature variations, especially from the end of August to the end of September, which also contributed to an excellent concentration of aromatic elements and a balanced grape yield per hectare. The Sauvignon grapes harvest began at the end of August and was carried out until the middle of September.
Estate
Attems is one of Friuli's most historic producers, with a winemaking heritage dating back nearly a millennium. CountDouglas Attems, who led his family's estate for the second half of the 20th Century,
also founded the important Consorzio dei Vini del Collio in 1964, helping the region achieve DOC recognition. In 2000, he sold the estate to the renowned Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, whom he had gotten to
know during their years as students at the University of Florence. The cellars are based in Capriva del Friuli, and the vineyards in the neighboring Lucinico district. Altogether their holdings consist of 104 acres of south-facing terraced slopes on the Collio hillsides, as well as plateaus in the Isonzo area. Most of it is planted to white varieties - in particular Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Ribolla Gialla - grown on micro vineyard blocks, according to soil composition and microclimate.
Vineyard
The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from 10 acres of vines located among the plains and hills of the province of Gorizia. Planted between 1999 and 2013, they lie 426 feet above sea level and have south, south-east, north and north-east facing expositions. The soil consists of Eocene marls and sandstones, created by seabed uplifting 50 million years ago. The vines are trained to Guyot and have a planting density of between 4,000 and 5,500 vines per hectare.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and new barriques (10% of the production), for a period of 15 days, at a temperature not exceeding 64 degrees
Fahrenheit. 10% of the production is matured in barriques for 2 months; the rest remains in stainless steel tanks for 4 months. The wine is aged in bottle for one month before release.
Wine
Attems Sauvignon Blanc boasts a quite distinctive, very complex bouquet. In color it appears a straw yellow, typically with greenish highlights. Its palate exhibits crisp, tangy acidity and full flavours. Its crisp, refreshing character renders it delicious as an aperitif, but it partners with foods as well.
