In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: pear, almond blossom, yellow apple, wild herb

Palate: pear, almond skin, saline close, fresh finish

Friulano from Attems in the Collio DOC. Frescobaldi-owned cellar's everyday white in stainless steel.

What it pairs with

  • Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
    Sweet melon and salty cured pork against pear-and-almond Friulano is the canonical Friulian aperitivo.
  • Frico friulano
    Melted Montasio cheese pancake and the wine's almond-skin lift lock together.
  • Grilled white fish
    Sea bass or branzino and dry Friulano share fresh saline lift.
  • Risotto with herbs Find risotto with herbs on TableJourney →
    Herb-flecked risotto echoes the wine's wild-herb register.

History

Friulano from Attems in the Collio DOC. The cellar is owned by Marchesi de' Frescobaldi since 2000.

Facts

Producer
Attems
Grapes
Friulano (100%)
Classification
DOC Collio
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation, around 6 months on fine lees before bottling
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 14 to 20 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Attems Friulano

What does Attems Friulano taste like?

Pear, almond blossom, yellow apple and wild herb on the nose; pear, almond skin, saline close and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Attems Friulano?

Drink 1 to 5 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption.

What is the Collio DOC?

Collio is a hill-country DOC on the border between Italy and Slovenia, in Gorizia province. The appellation is known for whites built on ponca (flysch) soils.

What food pairs with Attems Friulano?

Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon is the canonical Friulian pairing. Frico friulano, grilled white fish, and risotto with herbs are equally strong.

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