Attems Cicinis Collio Sauvignon Blanc is an exquisite white wine from Italy's Collio region. With its rich, full-bodied texture, it boasts complex flavours of tropical fruits, herbs, and a hint of vanilla, balanced with an invigorating acidity. The wine offers a brilliant straw yellow appearance and an intense, alluring aroma that notes elderflower and wildflowers. Aged in oak barrels, the Cicinis Sauvignon Blanc develops a pristine subtlety, making it a perfect companion for seafood and white meat dishes. It truly encapsulates the finesse and uniqueness of the Italian winemaking tradition.

Tasting Notes

Straw yellow in colour, Cicinis 2020 is a wine that immediately shows off enveloping aromas of citrus, papaya and the inevitable impression of sage, followed by hints of vanilla, moka and a crescendo of boxwood and jasmine. On the palate, the wine enchants with the balance between its fresh acidity and enveloping body. In the finish, hints of lime, white blackberry and the unmistakable savoury sensation of the wines born in Gorizia’s Collio emerge.

About the Winery

Situated in the heart of the Friuli region, the historical Attems winery boasts a wine-making heritage spanning almost a millennium. Formed in 1106, enchantingly nestled among green Italian meadows and dotted with towering trees, the estate spans over 80 hectares of vine-filled landscapes.

Thesis picturesque winery combines age-old tradition with modern techniques to produce the finest quality wines. Attems winery is renowned for its enchanting Pinot Grigio and Ribolla Gialla, evoking the unique terroir of Friuli Venezia Giulia region with each sip. The wines convey an enticing bouquet that is, both, highly aromatic and pleasingly floral.

Beneath the iconic Italian sun, skilled vintners tend to the grapevines, melding passion with precision to ensure the quality that customers expect from Attems. These vineyard workers nurture grapes grown exclusively on the Attems estate, from planting to harvesting using sustainable farming methods.

Not content to simply craft fine wines, Attems has also moulded into a passionate advocate for sustainable practices. In fact, the winery relishes a close relationship with nature as it sustains the biodiversity of its surrounding environment through innovative practices.

Wine tastings and tours at the winery are likewise a delight! Patrons are offered an insightful exploration into the wine-making process, from vine to bottle. Coupled with the idyllic Italian landscape offering breath-taking panoramas of verdant vineyards, a visit to the Attems estate is guaranteed to charm wine connoisseurs and novices alike.

Attems, then is not just a winery but a testament to a rich, wine-making heritage; steeped in sensory allure and underscored by a commitment to environmental preservation. Vibrant and earthy, complex and multi-layered, every bottle from the Attems winery captures the soul of Friuli, coaxing the senses into a delightful journey of taste and discovery. This winery is truly a gem that shines under the Italian sun.

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