Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow grapefruit, elderflower, white peach, vanilla

Palate: yellow citrus, stone fruit, saline lift, long fresh close

Top Collio Sauvignon from Attems. The cellar has been owned by the Marchesi de' Frescobaldi since 2000 and Cicinis is the flagship single-parcel Sauvignon.

What it pairs with

  • Sea bass crudo
    Raw fish and high-acid Sauvignon lock together.
  • Goat cheese tart
    Tangy goat cheese is the classic Sauvignon pairing.
  • Asparagus risotto Find asparagus risotto on TableJourney →
    Green vegetables and elderflower-Sauvignon share fresh register.
  • Grilled scampi
    Sweet shellfish and saline-mineral Sauvignon share long depth.

History

Top Collio Sauvignon from Attems. The Conti Attems sold the estate to Marchesi de' Frescobaldi in 2000; the Tuscan group has rebuilt the cellar and the Collio vineyards while retaining the Attems brand identity.

  1. 2000: Attems sold to Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Facts

Producer
Attems · visiting guide
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Classification
DOC Collio
Oak
Partial fermentation in French oak barriques and stainless steel, elevage on fine lees for around 8 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Attems Cicinis Sauvignon

What does Attems Cicinis taste like?

Yellow grapefruit, elderflower, white peach and vanilla on the nose; yellow citrus, stone fruit, saline lift and a long fresh close on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Attems Cicinis?

Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. The partial oak fermentation gives the wine medium-term cellar capacity.

Who owns Attems?

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi acquired the Attems estate from the Conti Attems family in 2000. The Tuscan group runs Attems as part of its multi-region portfolio while retaining the Collio brand identity.

What food pairs with Attems Cicinis?

Sea bass crudo is the canonical pairing. Goat cheese tart, asparagus risotto, and grilled scampi are equally strong.

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