FERRARI Perle 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
FERRARI
Label Name:
 
Perle
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Trento DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 93 pts (2024 tasting); Tannico listings rate ~92-93 pts; widely reviewed by Vinissimus and Webdivino noting 12

Tasting Note
Golden straw colour; aromas of ripe apple, almond blossom, shortbread and subtle yeast. Palate is creamy and elegant with lively acidity, baked-apple and sweet-almond notes, toasty yeast and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, prosciutto and aged cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, soft-shell crab, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional bottle fermentation). 100% Chardonnay; ~60 months on lees, disgorged and finished as Brut.

Vineyard Info
Ferrari Trento, founded by Giulio Ferrari and owned by the Lunelli family since 1952, is a leading producer of Metodo Classico sparkling wines in Trento DOC.