2019 Perlé, Ferrari

• Style: Traditional-method sparkling
• Taste: Citrus, stone fruit, honeyed brioche with mineral edge
• Food: Oysters, scallops, soft cheese
• Occasion: Celebration, aperitif, gifting
• Serve: Chilled, slow drinking

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Grapefruit and pineapple lift above a honeyed, brioche-tinged core, finished with a persistent, fine bead that speaks to serious bottle-age and careful execution. After 45 months on the lees, this traditional-method sparkler balances richness with crystalline precision, its vibrant acidity preserved by cool alpine nights and concentrated by intense mountain sun.

The Winery — Ferrari

Founded in 1902 by Giulio Ferrari, who trained in Champagne before introducing Chardonnay to Trentino, the estate has been stewarded by the Lunelli family since 1952. Winemaker Cyril Brun, a Chef de Cave from Aÿ, joined in 2023 and continues that legacy with rigorous fruit selection and long autolysis. The 2019 vintage benefited from spring delays followed by warm, even ripening moderated by elevation on the Dolomite slopes between 300 and 600 metres, delivering grapes in near-perfect condition. These heights create the diurnal temperature variation that gives the wine its aromatic complexity and elegance.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this sparkling wine with oysters, scallops, or soft cheeses—or simply uncork it as a celebration aperitif. The wine is vegan and vegetarian, and rewards slow drinking at table. This bottle proves you need not chase the Champagne label to find world-class traditional-method fizz. Discover what high-altitude cool-climate winemaking can achieve by exploring more of our Italy selection, or browse exceptional Chardonnay releases across the cellar.