Giulio Ferrari Reserva del Fondatore 1997 0.75 l.
Price: 199.00 BGL ( € 101.75 EUR ) for 1 unit
6 gt. in pack
A star wine that goes beyond all one’s expectations. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, it is spellbinding, satisfying and seductive. This Cru from the Maso Pianizza vineyard is a wine of extraordinary longevity.
grapes
This wine is obtained from Chardonnay grapes selected with extreme care and picked at the end of September in the Maso Pianizza vineyard.
length of maturation
At least 10 years, on selected yeasts from Ferrari’s own cultures.
production zone
Maso Pianizza, a vineyard owned by the Lunelli family in the commune of Trento. It lies at 500 - 600 meters (1,640 – 1,970 ft.) above sea level and has a south-westerly exposure.
alcohol level
12% vol.
first vintage produced
1972
TASTING NOTE
appearance
Brilliant straw yellow with golden reflections.
flavor
Elegant and well-balanced, with velvety, well-knit fruit that is redolent of vanilla, acacia honey and freshly-mown hay, combined with attractive floral notes. All of these sensations contribute to an overall flavor of great breed and remarkable persistence.
Awards:
"tre bicchiere" 2005 Gambero Rosso Guide to Italian Wines http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/winenews1008
" Ferrari collects 4th Oscar del Vino" June 13, 2007 |