Ferrari
Maximum Trento Blanc de Blancs Brut Magnum
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for over 36 months (36 months on selected lees from our own cultures). |
- Metodo Classico Trento DOC: 100% Chardonnay, bottle-fermented
- Aged on the lees: over 36 months, with notes of bread crust and biscuit
- Intense aromas: apple, hazelnut and almond; persistent finish with citrus and minerality
- Fine and persistent perlage: lively bubbles, velvety texture and freshness
- Magnum 1.5 L: ideal for toasts; pairs well with aperitifs, shellfish and mozzarella
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs Brut is a Traditional Method sparkling wine that embodies the winemaking essence of Trentino-Alto Adige. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this wine stands out for its fresh and harmonious profile, supported by a remarkably persistent perlage and a velvety texture. On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet of ripe fruit, particularly apple, intertwined with fragrant notes of bread crust, hazelnut and almond. The palate is vibrant, leading to a long and clean finish, enhanced by refreshing citrus nuances and pronounced mineral sensations.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates from the mountainous areas of Trento, a wine-growing region characterised by a cool Alpine climate and significant temperature variations. The vineyards are located at altitudes between 300 and 700 metres and rest on mineral-rich soils, key elements that give the wine its pronounced freshness and aromatic precision. South-east and south-west exposures ensure consistent ripening of the grapes; in this way, the Chardonnay achieves the perfect balance between fruit intensity and the gustatory tension that defines its elegant profile.
How it is produced
Production follows the strict principles of the Traditional Method, starting with a careful manual harvest. After gentle pressing to extract only the finest must, the prise de mousse takes place through a slow second fermentation in the bottle. The wine then undergoes a patient ageing on the lees for over 36 months, a crucial phase that imparts remarkable complexity to its structure. The brut dosage enhances a dynamic and refined sip, capable of releasing inviting yeasty notes and delicate citrus hints that make the tasting experience truly satisfying.
History and Curiosities
Born from Giulio Ferrari's dream of competing with the finest Champagnes, this Blanc de Blancs is the historic label of the Trentino winery dating back to the early twentieth century. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it matures for over 36 months on the lees, offering hints of bread crust. Awarded 91 points by Vinous, this Trento DOC boasts vibrant freshness and a mineral finish. The Magnum format enhances any celebration, ensuring memorable toasts.
Awards
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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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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Maximum Blanc de Blancs Brut Magnum |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| 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 Born from Giulio Ferrari's dream of competing with the finest Champagnes, this Blanc de Blancs is the historic label of the Trentino winery dating back to the early twentieth century. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it matures for over 36 months on the lees, offering hints of bread crust. Awarded 91 points by Vinous, this Trento DOC boasts vibrant freshness and a mineral finish. The Magnum format enhances any celebration, ensuring memorable toasts. |
| Origin | Trento (TN) |
| Climate | Cool alpine climate |
| Soil composition | Mineral soils |
| Harvest | First half of September |
| Fermentation | Over 36 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Classic Method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Metodo Classico (traditional method): manual harvesting in crates, gentle pressing, second fermentation in the bottle and ageing on the lees for over 36 months. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for over 36 months (36 months on selected lees from our own cultures). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |