Attems - Frescobaldi
Collio Sauvignon Blanc Cicinis 2024
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | 12 months in total: matured in French and American oak barriques (50% new, 50% first use) and 2 months in bottle |
- Origin and vintage: Collio DOC Cicinis 2024, Friuli-Venezia Giulia; still white wine
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, 13.5% vol, hand-harvested in September
- Aged in wood: 12 months in French and American oak barriques, half of which are new
- Aromatic profile: honey, tropical fruit, apple and white peach; hints of cinnamon and vanilla
- Taste and pairings: fresh and mineral; ideal with fish, cheese, pork; serving temperature 12-14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cicinis is a still white wine produced by Attems, an authentic expression of the Collio region. This Sauvignon Blanc stands out for its intense golden yellow colour, clear and beautifully consistent. The aromatic profile is deep and complex, characterised by sweet notes of honey and a rich array of tropical fruit, including prominent hints of pineapple, banana, apple and white peach. These notes blend with delicate floral nuances and spicy memories of cinnamon and vanilla, resulting from skilful ageing in wood. On the palate, it reveals a balanced structure, coming across as fresh, enveloping and marked by a mineral finish that prolongs its flavour persistence.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Cicinis vineyard, located in the Collio Goriziano area of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, at an altitude of 153 metres. The rows benefit from a south and south-east exposure, on soil composed of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, formed by the uplifting of ancient seabeds. This particular geological formation imparts a pronounced savouriness to the wine. The Attems estate boasts historical roots documented since 1106, working with dedication to enhance the pedoclimatic characteristics of the surrounding landscape.
How it is produced
The process begins with a manual harvest carried out in the second decade of September. In the winery, the vinification of the Sauvignon Blanc involves partial maceration to extract the maximum aromatic potential. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in French and American oak barrels, complemented by partial malolactic fermentation which gives structural softness. Ageing lasts twelve months in new and first-passage wood, concluding with a final rest in the bottle before release to achieve perfect taste harmony.
History and Curiosities
The roots of Attems in Collio date back to 1106, bearing witness to a centuries-old winemaking tradition now preserved by the Frescobaldi family. The name Cicinis pays tribute to the hill of the same name where the vineyards sink their roots into a unique soil, composed of Eocene marl and sandstone formed from ancient seabeds. This precious heritage, enhanced by the technical expertise of oenologist Daniele Vuerich, gives rise to a wine that, with the 2024 vintage, boasts the excellent score of 96/100 awarded by James Suckling.
Awards
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2024
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1506
- Oenologist: Daniele Vuerich
- Bottles produced: 725.000
- Hectares: 44
A thousand-year-old tradition that has made this winery a point of reference in the territory and that has seen Count Douglas Attems as its protagonist: he is credited with founding, in 1964, the Consorzio dei Vini del Collio, the third largest in Italy and the first in Friuli.
The history of Attems is thus intertwined with the history of Friuli Venezia Giulia itself: from the Patriarchate of Aquileia to the County of Gorizia, from the First World War to the present day.
Since 2000, Attems has been owned by the Frescobaldi family, which has preserved its historical value intact, giving it a future of innovation. Read more
| Name | Attems Collio Sauvignon Blanc Cicinis 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Attems - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The roots of Attems in Collio date back to 1106, bearing witness to a centuries-old winemaking tradition now preserved by the Frescobaldi family. The name Cicinis pays tribute to the hill of the same name where the vineyards sink their roots into a unique soil, composed of Eocene marl and sandstone formed from ancient seabeds. This precious heritage, enhanced by the technical expertise of oenologist Daniele Vuerich, gives rise to a wine that, with the 2024 vintage, boasts the excellent score of 96/100 awarded by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Collio Goriziano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia |
| Soil composition | Marls and sandstones of Eocene origin formed by the uplift of the seabed 50 million years ago. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6250 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Manual harvest: second ten days of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in new French and American oak barriques and ageing in barriques (50% new, 50% first use) |
| Wine making | Maceration times: partial on the Sauvignon component in the blend. Fermentation containers: 100% new barriques of French and American oak. Malolactic fermentation: partially carried out (40%). |
| Aging | 12 months in total: matured in French and American oak barriques (50% new, 50% first use) and 2 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |