Giulio Ferrari Reserve of the Founder Trento DOC 2009 Winery Ferrari

The Giulio Ferrari Founder's Reserve 2009 Trento DOC from the Cantine Ferrari offers a tasting of rare intensity and fragrance. The perlage is very fine and persistent, which accompanies a harmonious bouquet of varietal fruitiness, honey, white chocolate, spices and citrus fruits. On the palate, elegance combines with complexity: notes of acacia honey and ripe hay intertwine with floral hints, creating a velvety and remarkably persistent flavour. A sparkling wine that represents the excellence of the Ferrari Cellars.

Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore 2009: A Masterpiece from Cantine Ferrari

The supreme icon of Italian bubbles, the Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore, is an oenological masterpiece that defies time. This Trento DOC is produced with the best Chardonnay grapes, harvested in the vineyards owned by the Lunelli family, located on the slopes of the mountains surrounding Trento, up to 600 meters above sea level. The wine ages on the yeasts for over a decade, acquiring complexity without losing its balance, freshness and elegance. Its superlative quality is demonstrated by a continuous series of awards and recognitions both in Italy and abroad, including 24 victories of the "Three glasses" of Gambero Rosso, 98/100 from Decanter and 97/100 by Wine Advocate.

2009 vintage

The 2009 vintage was characterized by higher than average rainfall, but with a trend regular temperature. The summer began with generous rainfall, followed by a hot and dry July. Heavy rains fell in August, allowing for a period of stable, breezy weather in the first half of September, which was crucial for the sparkling wine bases. The grapes reached maturity presenting excellent acidity and aromatic complexity.

Tasting notes

The visual impact of the Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore is remarkable, thanks to its bright golden yellow colour, highlighted by a very fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is rich and layered, with notes of apricot and exotic fruit that blend with more complex aromas of white chocolate, dried fruit, almond dragee, zabaglione cream, delicate pastry and light toasted notes. On the palate, it stands out for its gustatory intensity, characterized by richness, harmony, elegance and balance. The persistence is remarkable, with hints of honey, peanut butter and tropical fruit.

Awards

The Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore has received numerous awards, including:

• Excellent - Veronelli Guide 2023
• The Three Gold Stars - Gold Guide Veronelli Wines - 2022< /li>
• 98/100 in the Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy 2022.

This wine is a testimony of the best that the Italian territory can offer, combining a centuries-old winemaking tradition with modern techniques to create a truly unique product.