Ferrari
Trento Perle Nero Extra Brut Riserva Magnum 2016
| Denomination | DOC Trento Spumante Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | At least 6 years on selected yeasts in proprietary cultures. |
- Identity: Trento DOC Riserva 2016, Blanc de Noirs from 100% Pinot Noir, Extra Brut
- Ageing: Over 6 years on the lees, Traditional Method with hand-picked grapes
- Profile: Golden yellow, fine perlage; notes of citrus, ripe fruit and toastiness
- Taste: Savoury and creamy structure; enveloping finish with hints of almond
- Serving: Temperature 6–8 °C in a flute; ideal with fish, shellfish, white meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ferrari Perlé Nero Riserva is a rigorous Blanc de Noirs, an authentic expression of the Traditional Method in the Trento region. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, it stands out for its bright golden yellow colour and a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet offers pronounced hints of ripe tropical fruit, mineral nuances and toasted notes. On the palate, it is structured, with a clear citrus freshness and a distinct savouriness. The tasting concludes with a creamy finish and an enveloping touch of almond, making it ideal for accompanying refined fish dishes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the mountainous slopes of Trentino, within Ferrari's finest estate-owned vineyards. The grapes come from the highest parcels of the Villa Margon, Maso Orsi and Maso Valli estates, situated at over four hundred metres above sea level. This particular location ensures an ideal microclimate, giving the sip a distinct saline texture and well-defined tension. The mountain terroir imparts freshness and elegance, enhancing the area's natural winemaking vocation.
How it is produced
Production begins with a careful manual harvest, selecting the bunches directly in the vineyard to preserve their integrity. Vinification strictly follows the techniques of the Traditional Method, ensuring a slow and steady prise de mousse. The cuvée undergoes a long ageing on the lees in the bottle for over six years, developing an enveloping gustatory dynamic. This prolonged maturation defines a broad structure and a harmonious balance between the fruity body and the delicate toasted notes.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1902, the historic Ferrari winery presents its first and only Blanc de Noirs, a pure Pinot Noir resulting from over forty years of research. This prestigious 2016 vintage, Trento DOC Riserva, matures for over 6 years on the lees according to the Traditional Method, revealing a sip with enveloping and majestic creaminess. Presented in the exclusive Magnum format with a refined case, this sparkling wine, acclaimed by Wine Enthusiast and Decanter, crowns every toast with aristocratic elegance and proud uniqueness.
Awards
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2016
5Italian 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
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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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
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2016
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
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 Nero Extra Brut Riserva Magnum 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Trento DOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Ferrari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1902, the historic Ferrari winery presents its first and only Blanc de Noirs, a pure Pinot Noir resulting from over forty years of research. This prestigious 2016 vintage, Trento DOC Riserva, matures for over 6 years on the lees according to the Traditional Method, revealing a sip with enveloping and majestic creaminess. Presented in the exclusive Magnum format with a refined case, this sparkling wine, acclaimed by Wine Enthusiast and Decanter, crowns every toast with aristocratic elegance and proud uniqueness. |
| Origin | Vineyards owned in the highest areas of the Villa Margon, Maso Orsi and Maso Valli estates (Trento) |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation | Over 6 years on the lees |
| Production technique | Classic Method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional Method (Méthode Traditionnelle); Blanc de Noirs from 100% Pinot Noir with manual harvesting in mid-September and grape selection; aged on selected lees for over 6 years. |
| Aging | At least 6 years on selected yeasts in proprietary cultures. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |