At a glance

Producer

Ferrari Trento

Region

Trento DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Grape variety

Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs, Metodo Classico)

Wine type

Sparkling

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€50-€80 (EUR); $60-$90 (USD) per bottle

Tasting profile

Golden color, persistent mousse. Aromas of baked apple, citrus marmalade, toasted almond, brioche, wildflower honey. Palate is creamy yet bright, with lingering mineral and saline finish.

Evolution: Primary fruit replaced by honeyed, nutty, and biscuity notes. Acidity softening but present. Fine perlage persists if well stored.

At peak: Peak complexity between 2016-2020; post-2024 profile is increasingly gourmand and tertiary

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus; well-preserved due to cool Alpine climate

Tannins

None (white sparkling)

Alcohol

12.5% ABV (typical)

Aging potential

15+ years in exceptional cellaring, most bottles at full maturity

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2014 to 2018

Optimal window

2012 to 2021

Current status

Nearing end of optimal window, still very good if well stored

Current condition

Mature; developed tertiary notes with preserved freshness in well-cellared bottles

As a vintage Trentodoc of extended lees aging, the 2006 Ferrari Perlé entered its peak window after 8-10 years, exhibiting optimal interplay of fruit, autolysis (toasty/brioche), and minerality. Post-15 years, tertiary flavors dominate and freshness can wane except in perfectly cellared bottles.

Food pairing

Lobster, scallops, creamy pasta, risotto with truffle, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, poultry, sashimi, or gourmet vegetarian dishes.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Ferrari is a leader in integrated pest management, biodiversity conservation, energy use (majority renewable sources), rainwater management, reduction of chemical inputs, and lightweight packaging with extensive bottle recycling policies.

Ferrari Trento is widely recognized for progressive sustainability, pioneering biodiversity (beehives, cover crops, bird habitats), significant reduction of vineyard chemicals, and limiting carbon emissions. They joined international wine sustainability accords and Trentino was among Italy’s first sustainability-certified sparkling regions. 2006 vintage predates some current certifications but practices were advanced for the time. Not fully organic/biodynamic, so score is not a perfect 10, but Ferrari’s sustainability is considered outstanding among major producers.