{"title":"Ferrari | Trentino, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_4da12816-6aaa-4353-9a3a-465c71585c50.jpg?v=1532127303\" alt=\"Ferrari Vineyards in the Trentino Region of Italy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c1\"\u003eFerrari is the leading producer in Italy of sparkling wine made exclusively by the 'Metodo Classico' or classical method, where the second fermentation takes place in the bottle itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003eThe story of Ferrari began with one man, Giulio Ferrari, and his dream of creating a wine in Italy inspired by the very finest French Champagne. A skilled and painstaking oenologist who had studied at the prestigious School of Viticulture in Montpellier, Giulio created Ferrari in 1902, producing a very few, extremely selected bottles which were still never enough to satisfy the demand of wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003eIn 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. Thanks to meticulous work in the winery combined with his innate entrepreneurial verve, Bruno Lunelli increased production until it reached a hundred thousand bottles a year. In the decades that followed, the Lunelli family has continued Giulio’s legacy in line with Ferrari’s founding principle: to express the singularity of the Trentino territory through exceptional sparkling wines. They currently own 100 hectares of certified organic vineyards within the region, all dedicated to the production of Ferrari’s exceptional wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003eFerrari focuses primarily on Chardonnay, which Giulio Ferrari introduced to the area, planted on the slopes of the Dolomites, between 300 and 600 meters above sea level. These elevations create significant diurnal temperature variation, giving the grapes aromatic complexity, elegance, and acidity. In addition to the estate’s organic vineyards, Ferrari works with 600 like-minded local grape growers whose sustainability practices align with their own. The estate’s efforts towards maintaining the environment have also led to Ferrari achieving ‘Carbon neutral’ and ‘Biodiversity Friend’ certifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003eFerrari’s wines are made and bottled in their state-of-the-art winery just outside of Trentino. Across their range, from the ‘Maximum’ non-vintage cuvées to the vintage ‘Giulio Ferrari’ Riserva del Fondatore, Ferrari consistently over-delivers thanks to an uncompromising selection of grapes, attentive winemaking and extended lees ageing. In June 2023, the estate appointed two-time IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year, Cyril Brun, as Chef de Cave. Previously at Charles Heidsieck, Aÿ native Cyril brings his vast experience and new perspective to Trento DOC ‘Metodo Classico’ sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cantineferrari.it\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFerrari Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ferrari-maximum-blanc-de-blancs-nv","title":"Ferrari 'Maximum' Blanc de Blancs NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 'Maximum' Blanc de Blancs NV is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes planted on the slopes of the Dolomite mountains around the city of Trento. They are grown by around 600 families of vine growers that have worked for generations with the Lunelli family and follow the Ferrari sustainable practice protocol aided by the Ferrari agronomist team. At the winery, after the first fermentation in stainless steel vats, the wines underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the natural acidity and improve texture. The cuvée was bottled and yeast from the Ferrari own strain selection was added for secondary fermentation. The wine is aged on lees for an average of 2 years before disgorgement and dosage. Light straw yellow in colour with a fine perlage. It shows pleasant fruit aromas with hints of bread crust and hazelnut. The palate is elegant with a very persistent velvety texture with a light fruity note of ripe apples, pleasant hints of yeast and sweet almonds and a faintly aromatic quality that is typical of Chardonnay. 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