GIULIO FERRARI FOUNDER'S RESERVE 2008
TRENTODOC
The icon par excellence of Italian bubbles, Giulio Ferrari is a champion
capable of winning the challenge against time. He is a Trentodoc obtained from
best Chardonnay grapes from the Lunelli family vineyards
slopes of the mountains that frame Trento, up to 600 meters above sea level.
It refines on the yeasts for over 10 years, acquiring great complexity but
while maintaining balance, freshness and elegance. He is consecrated
by an uninterrupted succession of prizes and recognitions in Italy, where he has
won the Gambero Rosso "Three glasses" more than twenty times, and abroad,
where it obtained the highest scores from the most authoritative sector magazines among
of which 98/100 from Decanter and 97/100 from Wine Advocate.
Vintage 2008
2008 was a year characterized by above temperatures and rainfall
of the season averages. The rainfall was particularly intense
in the spring and early summer period, making it challenging
phytosanitary campaign. In August the stable and sunny weather allowed
a good ripening of the grapes, combined with a very aromatic profile
Interesting.
Tasting notes
Its visual appearance is enchanting, highlighting a golden yellow tone
slowly crossed by a very fine and once very persistent perlage
reached the surface of the glass. Its olfactory debut highlights a
kaleidoscope of aromas starting from apricot and pineapple to arrive at
honey, from freshly baked apple pie to cinnamon, to reach memories
buttery and mountain herbs with subsequent oxygenation in the glass.
The entry into the mouth amazes with the incredible richness of the aromas and the
delicacy of the bubble, which caresses and envelops the palate thanks to a
perfectly integrated freshness. The finish is savory and very long. A wine
multifaceted, noble and satisfying