Ferrari
Trento Riserva Lunelli Extra Brut 2016
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation and ageing in large Austrian oak barrels, with refinement on the lees and in bottle; aged in oak before release to the market. |
- Name and vintage: Classic method sparkling wine Riserva Extra Brut, 2016 harvest
- Grapes and origin: 100% Chardonnay from the vineyards of Villa Margon in Trentino
- Method and ageing: Fermentation using the classic method and ageing in large Austrian oak barrels
- Aromatic profile: Notes of citrus, tropical fruit, bread crust and toasted yeast, honey
- Palate and pairings: Very fine perlage, creamy texture; recommended with veal lasagne
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ferrari Riserva Lunelli Extra Brut is a Traditional Method sparkling wine with a vibrant character, a synthesis of the Trentino region. Made entirely from Chardonnay grapes, it stands out for its creamy texture and a perlage of very fine bubbles. The careful ageing on the lees gives this Trento a broad and elegant structure, in perfect balance between fragrant fruity notes and hints of toasted yeast, with a long and clean finish.
Where it comes from
The roots of this label lie in the heart of the Alpine landscape, where the vineyards of Villa Margon offer ideal conditions for the vine. The meticulous selection of bunches ensures a marked aromatic precision. By cultivating Chardonnay at these altitudes, Ferrari obtains fruit with deep olfactory intensity, capable of expressing itself with a rich yellow colour and golden reflections, while maintaining the freshness and depth of its origin.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the wine matures in large Austrian oak barrels which enrich its aromatic profile while respecting the varietal purity. The secondary fermentation in the bottle releases a complex bouquet in which citrus and lemon cream intertwine with notes of crusty bread and honey. The palate is round and enveloping, ideal for elegantly accompanying veal lasagne or contrasting the savouriness of a focaccia with butter and anchovies.
History and Curiosities
Born from the vision of Giulio Ferrari, the Ferrari Riserva Lunelli 2016 celebrates the excellence of Trentodoc. Made from selected Chardonnay grapes from the prestigious vineyards of Villa Margon, this icon of the Metodo Classico matures in large Austrian oak barrels, developing a complex aromatic depth and an enveloping texture. Multi-award-winning with the prestigious 100/100 from Decanter and the Tre Bicchieri, this Extra Brut offers a memorable sensory experience, characterised by very fine bubbles, exceptional persistence and a lively, endless finish.
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
3This 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.
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 Riserva Lunelli Extra Brut 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Ferrari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the vision of Giulio Ferrari, the Ferrari Riserva Lunelli 2016 celebrates the excellence of Trentodoc. Made from selected Chardonnay grapes from the prestigious vineyards of Villa Margon, this icon of the Metodo Classico matures in large Austrian oak barrels, developing a complex aromatic depth and an enveloping texture. Multi-award-winning with the prestigious 100/100 from Decanter and the Tre Bicchieri, this Extra Brut offers a memorable sensory experience, characterised by very fine bubbles, exceptional persistence and a lively, endless finish. |
| Origin | Vineyards around Villa Margon, Trentino, Italy |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method); careful selection and manual harvesting of the grapes; maturation and ageing in large Austrian oak barrels, with refinement on the lees and in the bottle. |
| Aging | Maturation and ageing in large Austrian oak barrels, with refinement on the lees and in bottle; aged in oak before release to the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |