Trento DOC “Riserva Lunelli” (2015) - Ferrari
The Ferrari winery, founded in 1902 by Giulio Ferrari, is one of the most representative symbols of Italian wine worldwide. The Trento DOC “Riserva Lunelli” (2015) bears the name of the family that took over the running of the company in the 1950s and still manages it today with passion and dedication. An interesting anecdote concerns Giulio Ferrari himself: having no heirs, he chose as his successor Bruno Lunelli, the owner of a wine shop in Trento, precisely because of his great passion and respect for wine.
Trento DOC “Riserva Lunelli” (2015) - Ferrari
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Trento
Appellation: Trento DOC
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Winery: Ferrari
Alcohol: 12%
The appellation: Trento DOC
Trento DOC was recognised in 1993, but the history of its sparkling wines dates back to the early years of the 20th century. It was Giulio Ferrari, a Trentino winemaker, who introduced the production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines in 1902, taking inspiration from the great French Champagnes. Since then, Trentino has established itself as one of the areas in the world best suited to producing quality sparkling wines.Today, Trento DOC represents the excellence of Italian sparkling winemaking, thanks to the commitment of local producers and the promotion of the area.
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Who makes it: Ferrari
Ferrari Trento is one of the most iconic wineries in Italy.Founded in 1902 by Giulio Ferrari, who dreamed of creating sparkling wines in Trentino capable of rivalling the best Champagnes.From the 50s onwards, under the guidance of Bruno Lunelli and his family, Ferrari achieved international fame, becoming a benchmark for Trentodoc. Production philosophy: Rigorous Metodo Classico, with secondary fermentation in the bottle and long ageing Only grapes from the finest mountain vineyards of Trentino A focus on elegance, finesse and territorial identity Sustainable farming and respect for biodiversity
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.
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Trento
Trento, the capital of the Trentino-Alto Adige region, is also one of the most important centres of Italian sparkling wine thanks to the production of Trento DOC, Metodo Classico of the very highest quality.The winegrowing area of Trento extends along the slopes of the Adige Valley and over mountain terraces, where the Alpine climate with wide temperature swings, constant ventilation and limestone-dolomitic soils create ideal conditions for obtaining elegant, fine, long-lived sparkling wines. Besides the Metodo Classico, the area is also suited to the production of fresh, aromatic whites and mountain reds from native and international grapes.
Find out more about TrentoClimate: Alpine
Altitude: N.S.
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Valley
Profile of Trento DOC “Riserva Lunelli”
Primary aromas: Ripe red fruit, Mineral, Spices
Secondary aromas: dried fruit, mineral notes, Spices
Tertiary aromas: Dark chocolate, Leather, Nuts, Tobacco
Tasting notes: The Trento DOC "Riserva Lunelli" (2015) - Ferrari is an elegant, sophisticated wine. It stands out for its intense aromas of ripe fruit and spice, with toasty notes and a touch of vanilla. On the palate it is rich and structured, with persistent minerality and a long, enveloping finish.
| Sulphites | I don’t know |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Tannin | Medium-high |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Very long |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Full-bodied |
Winemaking methods used for Trento DOC “Riserva Lunelli”
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreMetodo Classico
The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.
Find out moreSecond fermentation in the bottle
Second fermentation in the bottle is the distinctive stage of the Metodo Classico (or Champenoise), the technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. After a first fermentation that gives rise to a base wine, the wine is bottled with the addition of a “liqueur de tirage” (a mixture of sugar and yeasts) which starts a new fermentation directly in the bottle, responsible for the natural formation of the bubbles. This practice lies behind some of the world's most refined wines, such as Champagne, Franciacorta, Trento DOC and Crémant.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Trento DOC “Riserva Lunelli”
In stainless steel
Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.
Find out moreIn bottle (over 36 months)
Ageing in bottle for more than 36 months is a practice reserved for wines for long laying down, designed for those seeking depth, finesse and maximum aromatic development. During this extended period, the wine matures sheltered from light and oxygen, letting time do its work in silence. This stage is particularly important for vintage wines, riservas and great classics, which in this way reach a perfect balance between intensity, elegance and sensory complexity.
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