2016 Perlé Bianco Riserva, Ferrari

• Style: Alpine Chardonnay Riserva, 6 years on lees
• Taste: Candied citron, white pepper, mineral snap with bracing acidity
• Food: Soft & creamy cheese, white fish, shellfish & crustacean
• Critic: Jancis Robinson 89, Falstaff 93
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, celebration, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled, 12.5% ABV, bone dry

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Six years on lees have built a textured palate that feels rounded yet alive—mellow through the middle, snapped taut by mineral freshness and bracing acidity. Aromas of candied citron and quince jam open to white pepper and dried apricot on the palate, with a saline, brioche-like thread running through. At 12.5% ABV, this sparkling wine sits lean and refined, the bead fine and persistent. This is serious wine built for attention, not party fizz.

The Winery — Ferrari

Founded in 1902 by Giulio Ferrari, who mastered his craft in Champagne before establishing his vision in the Dolomite foothills, Ferrari remains family-run under Lunelli stewardship today. The house focuses on Chardonnay, which Giulio introduced to these alpine slopes rising between 350 and 750 metres. This elevation creates significant diurnal temperature shifts, gifting the grapes aromatic complexity and the acid backbone that defines the region's character. Cyril Brun, formerly Chef de Cave in Aÿ, recently joined to lead winemaking, bringing Champagne experience and fresh perspective. Malolactic fermentation softens natural acidity while preserving structure; the wine is vegan and organic.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Built for pairing, this Riserva shines with creamed fish, butter sauces, and the richness of soft cheeses and shellfish alike. The mineral snap and acidity hold their own against chanterelles and delicate seafood. Serve chilled as an aperitivo or at the heart of a celebration—whether as a gift or for a date night that calls for something with real distinction. If you're exploring Ferrari's range beyond this offering, this Riserva stands among the finest examples of how the house translates alpine terroir into bottles of genuine refinement.

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