Ferrari
Trento Perle Bianco Brut Riserva 2016
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Bottle ageing on the lees for at least eight years. |
- Traditional Method: bottle refermentation with at least 8 years of ageing on the lees
- Grapes and origin: 100% Chardonnay from mountain vineyards in Trentino, Trentodoc designation
- Perlage and colour: fine and persistent bubbles, brilliant gold colour with green highlights
- Aromas: notes of candied citron, quince, white flowers, spiced bread and marine hints
- Taste and pairings: fresh and creamy flavour, white pepper finish; recommended with fish dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Perlé Bianco Riserva by Ferrari is a Traditional Method sparkling wine from Trentino with the Trento designation, made from Chardonnay grapes that deliver a fine and persistent perlage amidst delicate golden highlights. The aromatic bouquet offers notes of candied citron and white flowers, combined with hints of spiced bread and a subtle marine nuance. On the palate, it reveals a creamy texture balanced by lively mineral energy, finishing with clear savoury memories of white pepper and dried apricot.
Where it comes from
The grapes are sourced from a meticulous selection in the mountain vineyards of Trentino. The altitude and alpine climate ensure that the Chardonnay retains great freshness and savouriness. This unique environment imparts a vibrant mineral tension to the sip, an essential trait for supporting long ageing over time. The strong territorial identity fully reflects the vision of the Ferrari winery, inspired by the structure and complexity that have always characterised Champagne.
How it is produced
Production follows the strict procedures of the Traditional Method, starting with the manual harvesting of the bunches. After the base wine is made, the addition of yeasts triggers natural refermentation in the bottle. This is followed by a prolonged ageing on the lees of at least eight years, a crucial technical step that enriches the organoleptic profile with complex aromatic layering and an enveloping softness. This approach consolidates the balance between acidic drive and creamy volume. Its structured sip pairs perfectly with seafood cuisine, enhancing the flavours of shellfish and lean fish.
History and Curiosities
Ferrari Perlé Bianco Riserva 2017 embodies Giulio Ferrari's dream: to create an Italian icon capable of competing with the finest Champagnes. A true, multi-award-winning masterpiece, celebrated with the Cinque Grappoli from Bibenda and 94 points from Decanter.
Awards
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2016
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2016
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2016
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2016
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1902
- Oenologist: Ruben Larentis
- Bottles produced: 6.950.000
- Hectares: 115
A skilled and painstaking enologist who had studied at the prestigious School of Viticulture in Montpellier, Giulio created Ferrari in 1902, producing very few, extremely select bottles at a prohibitive price, but which were still never bought to satisfy the demand of wine lovers. In 1952 Bruno Lunelli, the owner of Trento’s best-known wine bar took over Ferrari from Giulio, who continued to work in the winery until his death. Then, thanks to meticulous labour in the winery and his innate entrepreneurial verve, Bruno Lunelli increased production until it reached a hundred thousand bottles a year. In the decades that followed, Bruno Lunelli’s sons, Gino, Franco and Mauro, brought the company, which produces exclusively Classic Method sparkling wines, to the apex of quality and fame - in other words, to the peak of excellence.
Today, as was the case in the past, the Lunelli family continues to be the lifeblood of the Ferrari brand. The third generation runs the company with respect for the past and clear ideas for the future.
Their goal is to preserve the prestige of the leading producer of the Classic Method sparkling wines in Italy and one of the top ten in the world. Whilst proudly maintaining the structure of a family-owned company, the Lunelli have conquered the market through business strategies that have made Ferrari into much more than just a successful brand. The company is a real international legend, producing the best of "Made in Italy". Read more
| Name | Ferrari Trento Perle Bianco Brut Riserva Magnum 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Ferrari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Ferrari Perlé Bianco Riserva 2017 embodies Giulio Ferrari's dream: to create an Italian icon capable of competing with the finest Champagnes. A true, multi-award-winning masterpiece, celebrated with the Cinque Grappoli from Bibenda and 94 points from Decanter. |
| Origin | Vineyards in the most suitable mountain areas of Trentino |
| Climate | Alpine |
| Harvest | Accurate selection of only Chardonnay grapes, harvested by hand. |
| Fermentation | At least eight years on the lees |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (metodo tradizionale), rifermentazione in bottiglia |
| Wine making | Traditional method with secondary fermentation in the bottle; selected hand-harvested Chardonnay; long ageing on the lees in the bottle for at least eight years before disgorgement. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing on the lees for at least eight years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |