Ferrari: Trentodoc Sparkling Wine Since 1902

Since 1902, Ferrari has been Italy's number one toast and a premier producer of metodo classico sparkling wine. Giulio Ferrari founded the winery after realizing that Trentino, in northern Italy, had the perfect climate for sparkling wine. From those first bottles to today's wide selection, Ferrari has earned major international accolades, including a "Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year" award at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships.

The estate

Trentino, in the very north of Italy, is a mountainous region with porous, mineral soil. The soil holds the heat of the daily sunshine and helps the vines cool down at night. Grapes grown in these conditions turn out flavorful and fragrant, and many wines from the area have an acidic, mineral profile and age gracefully.

Giulio Ferrari set down roots among the craggy Alps and their ideal microclimates, then passed them on to the Lunelli family, who have kept the Ferrari dream alive for three generations. More than three-quarters of the wine produced in the region is classified as DOC, including Ferrari's wines.

The vineyard

As the saying goes, the art of making Ferrari wines cannot be learned — it has to be cultivated. Giulio Ferrari was a true pioneer who dreamed of a sparkling wine able to compete with the best, and his hunch about the terroir of Trentino paid off. The Ferrari vineyard remains the largest zone planted with Chardonnay in Italy.

Today these are some of the most technologically innovative vineyards in Italy. They produce the signature Trentodoc spumante from regional grapes, following the metodo classico, or classic method. Trentodoc was the first DOC in Italy devoted to this production method. The winery has never lost sight of its respect for nature: all Ferrari vineyards are organic-certified and use sustainable viticulture, with a constant eye on the biodiversity of the region.

The wines

• Ferrari Brut: a must-sip introduction to Trentodoc, made with 100% Chardonnay harvested by hand in late August and early September. It shows a lively straw yellow color, a fresh and fruity nose and a harmonious, well-balanced palate.
• Ferrari Brut Rosé: made with Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, with a copper hue and fine perlage. This delicate sparkling wine offers hints of wild strawberries and a dry palate.

Ferrari is also the Official Sparkling Wine of the Emmy Awards, year after year.

Bring one home

Find Ferrari at your local Eataly or online at Eataly Vino. Whether as a gift or simply to enjoy with family and friends, these bottles bring some Italian sparkle to the holidays.