Ferrari

Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Trento DOC Chardonnay

9.3229 ratings
9.363 pro ratings
Trento, Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; no formal notes. Bright golden color; persistent mousse; lemon citrus, meringue, brioche for dayzzz. Fantastic acid. Long finish. Gastronomic bubbles but so good it can be enjoyed on its own. This is far and away the greatest sparkling wine I’ve yet had from Italy. A wow wine. Too bad it’s priced like tête de cuvée Champagne. Regardless, whenever someone is pouring it, you should shift your attention to this. “I know I would. Heck, I’d go back for seconds!” Drink now or over the next 10+ years.

Popped and poured; no formal notes. Bright golden color; persistent mousse; lemon citrus, meringue, brioche for dayzzz. Fantastic acid. Long finish. Gastronomic bubbles but so good it can be enjoyed on its own. This is far and away the greatest sparkling wine I’ve yet had from Italy. A wow wine. Too bad it’s priced like tête de cuvée Champagne. Regardless, whenever someone is pouring it, you should shift your attention to this. “I know I would. Heck, I’d go back for seconds!” Drink now or over the next 10+ years.

Aug 8th, 2023
Gabriele Rotti

What a baby, keep it in your basement for 10 years!!

What a baby, keep it in your basement for 10 years!!

Jan 2nd, 2022
Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

8.9

Degorgeé in feb. 2016, tasted in nov. 2017.

Degorgeé in feb. 2016, tasted in nov. 2017.

Nov 20th, 2017
Jacob Gragg

Sommelier Georgian Room at The Cloister Sea Island

9.6

By far the best 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine I have ever had from Italy.

By far the best 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine I have ever had from Italy.

2 people found it helpfulDec 29th, 2014
Mark Oldman

another gem I broke open for #Thanksgiving: Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore. As $$$$ as prestige cuvee #Champagne, &, dare I write it, just as good: rich marzipan creamniess leavened with citric snap. Awe yer guests this #holiday season, as few know Italian bubbly 🍾 from Trentino in the very north of #Italy, so-called “Trentodoc”👩‍⚕️

another gem I broke open for #Thanksgiving: Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore. As $$$$ as prestige cuvee #Champagne, &, dare I write it, just as good: rich marzipan creamniess leavened with citric snap. Awe yer guests this #holiday season, as few know Italian bubbly 🍾 from Trentino in the very north of #Italy, so-called “Trentodoc”👩‍⚕️

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2017
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

Family Lunelli, owner of Ferrari in Trento; super blend of vintage Chardonnay makes the high end #Giulio #Ferrari ; this young and expressively elegant; tightly coiled with complexity; acid freshness; cool region savvy makes it; since 1902 #trentodoc

Family Lunelli, owner of Ferrari in Trento; super blend of vintage Chardonnay makes the high end #Giulio #Ferrari ; this young and expressively elegant; tightly coiled with complexity; acid freshness; cool region savvy makes it; since 1902 #trentodoc

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2016
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

Wow; old Trento DOC; 1987 just holding its gaz; disgorged 2011; low dose 2.5 g/l; all chardonnay; buono; #trentodoc #ferraritrento #giulioferrari #1987 #metodoclassico

Wow; old Trento DOC; 1987 just holding its gaz; disgorged 2011; low dose 2.5 g/l; all chardonnay; buono; #trentodoc #ferraritrento #giulioferrari #1987 #metodoclassico

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2015
Gae Saccoccio - NdC

Two magnum of the only way to champagne we could possibly have in Italy (Trentino) Riserva del Fondatore Giulio Ferrari.. Intense and creamy bubbles, vintage 2002

Two magnum of the only way to champagne we could possibly have in Italy (Trentino) Riserva del Fondatore Giulio Ferrari.. Intense and creamy bubbles, vintage 2002

1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2014
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.2

One of Italy's best sparking wines from #Trento. 100% Chardonnay & served from magnum.

One of Italy's best sparking wines from #Trento. 100% Chardonnay & served from magnum.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2014
Ryan Mullins

Holy shit good!

Holy shit good!

Feb 4th, 2016