There is no better Italian sparkling wine producer than Ferrari. Their entire line-up is Metodo Classico, that is, made with a secondary fermentation performed in the bottle, similar to the process in Champagne. Everything from their non-vintage blends to their mono-variety Chardonnays (also known as blanc de blancs) is consistently excellent and puts a smile on your face. This Giulio Ferrari bottling, their flagship, is otherworldly. The minimal dosage (Extra-Brut) in this bottling allows all its glory to show. Mineraly. rich, long beautiful spine. Glorious wine. Unique. Not Champagne.
Ferrari, TrentoDOC (Trentino, Italy) 2008
By Michael Apstein