Giulio Ferrari Riserva 1978
750 ml Chardonnay Trentino, Italy 1978
Giulio Ferrari Riserva 1978 is a dry, medium-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay (Trentino, Italy), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, aperitif. Cheapest offer £330.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£330.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Chardonnay prior · label term
body
3 / 5
medium
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acidity
4 / 5
fresh
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oak
4 / 5
noticeable
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Facts
Style
Sparkling
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Colour
Sparkling
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Origin
Trentino · Italy
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Grapes
Chardonnay
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
celebration · aperitif · wedding · gift · special occasion
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About Chardonnay
Typical aromas: green apple, lemon, wet stone (cool); peach, melon, pineapple (warm). Serve at 8–12 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
The Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore is a traditional method sparkling wine made from Chardonnay from the high altitude Maso Pianizza vineyard in the Trento DOC. It is only produced in the finest vintages and is aged for 10 years on lees before release. It is the perfect embodiment of balance, freshness and elegance.
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