Trento DOC Brut 2011 Formula Uno Ferrari Jéroboam 3 l

Description

History

The history of Ferrari begins way back in 1902 thanks to Giulio Ferrari and his dream of creating a classic method sparkling wine in Trentino similar to those produced by the French. Giulio had specialized in oenology in Montpellier and had spent 5 years between France, Austria and North Africa during which he had accumulated skills; he had therefore observed the Trentino territories and had come to the conclusion that the cuttings of international vines could well adapt to them. In 1902 he therefore produced a few bottles of classic method sparkling wine called “Champagne Maximum Sec G. Ferrari”, which immediately met with great success. The company will see a perpetual qualitative improvement and growth until the 1950s, exactly in 1952, when Giulio, having no children, finds himself choosing an heir and the choice falls on Bruno Lunelli, the owner of a wine shop in Trento. Thanks to his entrepreneurial skills, Bruno manages to produce his sparkling wines on a large scale without ever giving up or lowering the quality of the products. From the ’70s to the ’00s, the second generation of the family will be at the helm of the company and historical labels such as Ferrari Rosé, Ferrari Perlé and Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore will be born. Today the company is led by the third generation, which keeps the Ferrari dream alive.

Grapes used

100% Chardonnay

Production method

It is produced according to the so-called methode champenoise or classic method, a method in which the wine substantially undergoes two different fermentations: the first, the alcoholic one (which it shares with the rest of the wines) takes place in vats for fermentation; the second instead takes place directly in the bottle and ensures that during this second procedure, thanks to particular yeasts, the wine also develops carbon dioxide (which will then give life to the famous bubbles when uncorked). The product then ages on its lees for about 30 months.

Alcohol content

12.5%

Tasting notes

Intense straw yellow color with golden reflections, very fine and persistent perlage. On the nose notes of golden apple, pear, citrus fruits, yeasts, bread crust and toasted hazelnuts, with a background of chalky minerality. On the palate it is creamy, fine and enveloping, with a marked freshness and a decisive note on the finish.

Possible combinations

Excellent as an aperitif, for lovers of classic products that have marked the history of Italian winemaking; perfect if combined with savory aperitifs, raw fish, delicate fish dishes, savory first courses. Excellent for an all-Italian toast.