Ferrari
Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Extra Brut Rosè 2015
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Rosato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | At least 10 years on selected lees in proprietary cultures. |
- Trento DOC Extra Brut Rosé 2015: Ferrari, 12.5% vol, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
- Aged on the lees: at least 10 years, for complexity and great finesse
- Aromas: rosehip jam and citrus, with spicy and mineral notes
- Taste and perlage: fresh and savoury, extremely long persistence, fine and abundant bubbles
- Serving and pairings: 6-8 °C; sushi, shellfish, fish, cured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Extra Brut Rosé is a rosé wine made using the Traditional Method that embodies the purest essence of the Trento region. The blend combines the intensity of Pinot Noir with the elegance of Chardonnay, revealing in the glass a salmon hue with captivating copper highlights. The aromatic profile brings together notes of rosehip jam and citrus with elegant mineral and spicy hints. On the palate, it stands out for its vibrant fruity energy, balanced by a savoury freshness that ensures a long-lasting finish, making it ideal to accompany sushi, shellfish and cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from mountain vineyards located on the slopes surrounding Trento. The Ferrari winery enhances an area with an extraordinary vocation for sparkling wines, characterised by the temperature variations typical of the mountain climate that allow for slow and aromatic ripening of the grapes. This pedoclimatic context gives the Pinot Noir a solid structure and a very lively natural acidity. The uniqueness of the Trentino soils is reflected in a tense flavour profile and a mineral savouriness that gives the wine an unmistakable regional identity.
How it is produced
The creation of this sparkling wine begins with a meticulous manual harvest with careful selection of the best bunches. Following the principles of the Traditional Method, the secondary fermentation in the bottle is carried out with great care to enhance the nuances of the blend. An exceptionally long ageing on the lees, lasting over ten years, enriches the wine with superior structural complexity, while maintaining the dry and decisive character of the Extra Brut dosage. The result is a glass of extreme refinement, perfect for enhancing gourmet fish dishes.
History and Curiosities
The Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Extra Brut Rosé 2015 embodies the excellence of sparkling wine from Trentino. This exclusive Trento DOC expresses the vibrant intensity of mountain Pinot Noir, harvested strictly by hand and blended with a touch of Chardonnay. The long ageing of at least 10 years on the lees imparts a rare elegance to this signature sparkling wine. Created by oenologist Ruben Larentis, this prestigious label from the Ferrari winery boasts illustrious accolades, including 96 points awarded by Decanter and The Wine Advocate.
Awards
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2015
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Extra Brut Rosè 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Ferrari |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Extra Brut Rosé 2015 embodies the excellence of sparkling wine from Trentino. This exclusive Trento DOC expresses the vibrant intensity of mountain Pinot Noir, harvested strictly by hand and blended with a touch of Chardonnay. The long ageing of at least 10 years on the lees imparts a rare elegance to this signature sparkling wine. Created by oenologist Ruben Larentis, this prestigious label from the Ferrari winery boasts illustrious accolades, including 96 points awarded by Decanter and The Wine Advocate. |
| Origin | Vineyards owned by the Lunelli family on the slopes of the mountains that frame Trento |
| Climate | Mountain climate |
| Fermentation | At least 10 years on the lees |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method); manual harvest with careful selection; aged for at least 10 years on the lees with selected yeasts from own cultures. |
| Aging | At least 10 years on selected lees in proprietary cultures. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |