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‡ Offered in bond, available duty paid : You can … Read more FERRARIEstablished in 1902 in Italy's northern region of Trentino, Ferrari has earned worldwide recognition as the premier producer of Italian luxury sparkling wines. Ferrari is Italy’s leading traditional method winery and a symbol of the Italian Art of Living. Cultivated along the foothills of the Alps, all Ferrari wines undergo secondary bottle-fermentation in accordance with the rigorous regulations of Trento DOC, and are known for their remarkable elegance and finesse. In its century long history, the Winery has maintained its authentic roots as a family-owned company with deep ties to the Trento region. It is led by the 3rd generation of the Lunelli family, proud descendants of Bruno Lunelli, who in 1952 purchased the estate from its founder, Giulio Ferrari. Every generation since has upheld Giulio Ferrari's uncompromising search for excellence in each step of the production process. The winery is today a passionate advocate of mountain winemaking and sustainable agriculture. All Ferrari labels are Trentodoc; bottle fermented sparkling wines produced with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.Ferrari has long been the toast of Italy par excellence providing the perfect accompaniment to the most significant moments in statesmanship, culture, artistry, fashion and athletic achievement. No stranger to red carpet events, Ferrari is a favorite of Hollywood stars, poured at galas such as the Emmys, the Oscars and the Venice Film Festival. Ferrari ranks high among the most prestigious sparkling wine producers in the world as the recipient of “Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year” at The Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships 2017. Giulio FerrariGiulio Ferrari is only produced when the vintage is judged able to fulfill the highest qualitative expectations. Like all the Ferrari labels, it is produced under the standards of Trentodoc regulations. Trentodoc regulates sparkling wines that have been bottle fermented using Metodo Classico and produced only in the best areas of the Trentino region. The first vintage was created by Mauro Lunelli in 1972. For many years as chief enologist, Mauro had lived with the dream of creating the first great Italian Reserve sparkling wine, but in 1972 Italian winemakers never considered that sparkling wine was suitable for longer aging. Mauro had a different vision, so in secrecy he kept hidden from his elder brothers a few selected bottles each year. After 8 years tending on the lees he revealed his vision to his family, and it was immediately apparent that a star wine had been born. The success was immediate. Since those early days, the Lunelli family who lovingly dedicated the wine to the Winery founder, Giulio Ferrari, have continued to broaden that vision by extending the aging period to over 10 years, and further enhancing the elegance and complexity of Italy’s most cherished wine.Giulio Ferrari Collezione 1997, launched in 2016, can be purchased in high-end wine shops as well as in boutique restaurants. Giulio Ferrari Collezione 1995 is extremely rare and cannot be bought anymore, whereas the Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore lots have never been available for sale: they belonged to the Lunelli Family’s private collection.
Giulio Ferrari, Riserva del Fondatore 1991

1 magnum per lot
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Giulio Ferrari, Riserva del Fondatore 1991
Trentino,
Disgorged in 2015. In original wooden case
1 magnum per lot
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