The historic Trentino sparkling wine house Ferrari Trento crafts the Ferrari Perlé 2019 from rigorously selected Chardonnay grapes grown in high-altitude mountain vineyards across Trentino. Varied elevations and pronounced diurnal temperature swings foster slow, even ripening while preserving the vibrant natural freshness of the fruit.

A Blanc de Blancs made from 100% Chardonnay harvested exclusively by hand, the Ferrari Perlé 2019 comes from a vintage that began with a mild, dry winter before heavy mountain snowfalls and valley rains replenished water reserves. Following a cool spring, a warm summer spell was tempered in the higher-altitude sites by cool mountain air, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.

On the nose, the Ferrari Perlé 2019 opens with grapefruit, citron, and orange blossom, backed by notes of rhubarb and a delicate wisp of smoke accompanied by mineral nuances. With aeration, subtle citrus and pastry notes emerge, lending added depth to the bouquet.

On the palate, the vintage feels exceptionally precise and taut. A fine mousse merges with lively freshness and pronounced saline minerality. Citrus fruit and citron lead the attack before toasted notes and a hint of smoke unfold across the mid-palate. Taut acidity gives the wine length and energy without obscuring its creamy texture, leading into a persistent finish that unites lemon, delicate toasted nuances, and cool mineral savor.

Fermented in stainless steel and subsequently aged on its lees in bottle for at least 48 months according to the Metodo Classico, the Ferrari Perlé 2019 owes its pinpoint mousse and complex notes of toast, pastry, and nuts to this extended maturation, while its Trentino mountain origin ensures signature alpine freshness and tension.

The Ferrari Perlé 2019 thus marries alpine vibrancy with the aromatic depth of long lees aging. While its taut, saline profile and precise citrus fruit make it immediately inviting today, the vintage also possesses the structure to evolve gracefully in bottle.