2008 Ferrari Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Rosé
| Type of Wine | Rosé |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2021 - 2045 |
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Description
Ferrari Trento's obsession with excellence has resulted in this exclusive Riserva del Fondatore Rosé made from Pinot Noir from mountainside vineyards with a small percentage of Chardonnay, varying depending on the vintage. The vineyards are owned by the Lunelli family on the slopes of the mountains above Trento.
This is a special wine that sets the bar very high for all Italian sparkling wines. The 2008 Trento Metodo Classico Extra Brut Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore (dergorged in 2020) walks a careful line between elegance and power. Aged on the lees for a full 10 years, it emerges with a silky texture and finely tuned aromas of apricot, Golden Delicious apple, honey, pie crust and crushed wet pebbles. This fine and elegant sparkling wine spreads evenly across the palate with fine bubbles and a creamy texture. The cool 2008 vintage will gain even more weight and intensity with age. This perhaps most beautiful "Italian champagne" comes in a very nice gift box.
Wine Advocate “This wine is a game changer for Italian Metodo Classico. Congratulations.”
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Giftbox |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Rosé |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino |
| Icons | Icon Italy |
| Winery | Ferrari |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 97 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 96+
Reviewed by:
Monica Larner
Release Price:
$130
Drink Date:
2021 - 2045
This is a special wine that raises the bar very high for all Italian sparkling wines. The 2008 Trento Metodo Classico Extra Brut Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore (disgorged in 2020) walks a careful line between elegance and power. The wine ages on the lees for an outstanding 10 years and emerges with a silky texture and finely tuned aromas of apricot, Golden Delicious apple, honey, pie crust and crushed dolomitic quartz. This fine and elegant sparkler spreads evenly over the palate with fine beading and a creamy texture. The cool 2008 vintage is poised to take on more weight and intensity with time.
Published: Feb 18, 2021
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Some brands transcend the region and are a phenomenon in themselves. Ferrari - and we are not talking about cars - is such a brand. As a company very committed to Trento as a region, but in Italy much more famous as a producer of excellent sparkling wines. Ferrari sparkling wines make up 50% of the total production of sparkling wines of the region (4.5 million bottles). They come from 120 hectares of own vineyards, from which all vintage wines are made and 300 hectares from 150 contract farmers.
Founder Giulio Ferrari found his inspiration in the Champagne. He was so impressed with these wines, which undergo a fermentation in the bottle to get their sparkling character. In 1902 he came up with his own variant, also made on the basis of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so exactly the same grapes as in Champagne. He did not think the third important Champagne grape, Pinot Meunier, was good enough. Actually more of a grape that was actually only planted to survive the spring frost in this northern region.
Giulio Ferrari's successors have always remained true to his and the company's philosophy. It is the descendants of Bruno Lunelli, who took over Ferrari in 1952, who currently hold sway over the company. But nothing has changed in the strategy. They too have always made wines according to the Champagne method (Metodo Classico). A smart strategy. Italians love everything that mousse and for good reason the biggest buyers of Champagne. Only 10% of Ferrari's wines go abroad. The quality is monitored by setting strict requirements for the quality of the grapes. The Chardonnay - Pinot Noir is only used for Rosé - comes exclusively from vineyards above 300, 400 meters, necessary for good acidity. The contracted farmers are well paid, up to € 2 per kilogram of grapes - the best way to make and guarantee quality. Bottle aging takes at least two years and of the better wines even four, five years. The cellar is now being expanded to allow the normal brut to mature for 30 or 36 months, instead of two years now. It produces wines that can compete with a good Champagne, and not only the Cuvée Perlé or the top wine Giulio Ferrari, but also the ordinary Brut or Brut Rosé.
Ferrari Trento's obsession with excellence has resulted in this exclusive Riserva del Fondatore Rosé made from Pinot Noir from mountainside vineyards with a small percentage of Chardonnay, varying depending on the vintage. The vineyards are owned by the Lunelli family on the slopes of the mountains above Trento.
This is a special wine that sets the bar very high for all Italian sparkling wines. The 2008 Trento Metodo Classico Extra Brut Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore (dergorged in 2020) walks a careful line between elegance and power. Aged on the lees for a full 10 years, it emerges with a silky texture and finely tuned aromas of apricot, Golden Delicious apple, honey, pie crust and crushed wet pebbles. This fine and elegant sparkling wine spreads evenly across the palate with fine bubbles and a creamy texture. The cool 2008 vintage will gain even more weight and intensity with age. This perhaps most beautiful "Italian champagne" comes in a very nice gift box.
Wine Advocate “This wine is a game changer for Italian Metodo Classico. Congratulations.”
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Packing information | Giftbox |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Rosé |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino |
| Icons | Icon Italy |
| Winery | Ferrari |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 97 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 96+
Reviewed by:
Monica Larner
Release Price:
$130
Drink Date:
2021 - 2045
This is a special wine that raises the bar very high for all Italian sparkling wines. The 2008 Trento Metodo Classico Extra Brut Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore (disgorged in 2020) walks a careful line between elegance and power. The wine ages on the lees for an outstanding 10 years and emerges with a silky texture and finely tuned aromas of apricot, Golden Delicious apple, honey, pie crust and crushed dolomitic quartz. This fine and elegant sparkler spreads evenly over the palate with fine beading and a creamy texture. The cool 2008 vintage is poised to take on more weight and intensity with time.
Published: Feb 18, 2021
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Some brands transcend the region and are a phenomenon in themselves. Ferrari - and we are not talking about cars - is such a brand. As a company very committed to Trento as a region, but in Italy much more famous as a producer of excellent sparkling wines. Ferrari sparkling wines make up 50% of the total production of sparkling wines of the region (4.5 million bottles). They come from 120 hectares of own vineyards, from which all vintage wines are made and 300 hectares from 150 contract farmers.
Founder Giulio Ferrari found his inspiration in the Champagne. He was so impressed with these wines, which undergo a fermentation in the bottle to get their sparkling character. In 1902 he came up with his own variant, also made on the basis of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so exactly the same grapes as in Champagne. He did not think the third important Champagne grape, Pinot Meunier, was good enough. Actually more of a grape that was actually only planted to survive the spring frost in this northern region.
Giulio Ferrari's successors have always remained true to his and the company's philosophy. It is the descendants of Bruno Lunelli, who took over Ferrari in 1952, who currently hold sway over the company. But nothing has changed in the strategy. They too have always made wines according to the Champagne method (Metodo Classico). A smart strategy. Italians love everything that mousse and for good reason the biggest buyers of Champagne. Only 10% of Ferrari's wines go abroad. The quality is monitored by setting strict requirements for the quality of the grapes. The Chardonnay - Pinot Noir is only used for Rosé - comes exclusively from vineyards above 300, 400 meters, necessary for good acidity. The contracted farmers are well paid, up to € 2 per kilogram of grapes - the best way to make and guarantee quality. Bottle aging takes at least two years and of the better wines even four, five years. The cellar is now being expanded to allow the normal brut to mature for 30 or 36 months, instead of two years now. It produces wines that can compete with a good Champagne, and not only the Cuvée Perlé or the top wine Giulio Ferrari, but also the ordinary Brut or Brut Rosé.