Ferrari was founded in 1902 by Giulo Ferrari. After studying in France, Giulo returned to Trentino convinced that his native region’s terroir was ideal for growing Chardonnay grapes suitable for the production of world-class sparkling wines. A pioneer in Italian viticulture, Ferrari was the first Italian winemaker and viticulturalist to dedicate his vineyards almost entirely to Chardonnay – and by 1906 the awards had begun to roll in. Ferrari is a perennial 22-time winner of the Tre Bicchieri award, Italy’s highest wine accolade, often with Giulio Ferrari and with the most recent honor going to the 2005 Ferrari Perlé Nero bottling in 2012.

 

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Week 1: November 3 – Ferrari TrentoDOC – Origins

This is a story of Giulio Ferrari’s dream of producing quality sparkling wine in his native Italian Alps and how over 100 years of sustained history and passion has made Ferrari into the most beloved sparkling wine in Italy.

Three generations later, the Lunelli family epitomizes the very soul of Ferrari – tradition, respect and a fierce love of the remote, mountainous and picturesque region where the grapes are nurtured.

Tasting:
Ferrari Brut NV

Special Guest: Jamie Stewart Ferrari Ambassador @FerrariTrento

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Week 2: November 10 - Bottle Expectations – Palate Talk

With high altitude farming and pristine grapes, the result is a bottle of sparkling wine that has the ability to take you from aperitivo to dolci – all in one sitting! The Italians possess an innate sense of style, what’s known as the Italian art of living. This ideal encompasses every aspect of Italian life, which we’ll explore through wine, food and conversation.

Tasting:
Ferrari Brut Rosé

Special Guest:  Dan Amatuzzi Wine Director @Eataly

 

Week 3:  November 17 – Sustainability – Respectfully Cultivating what Nature Provides

We have a tendency to forget that wine is an agricultural product. Ferrari is all about mountain winemaking and sustainable agriculture, practiced in its estate vineyards and reinforced by long-standing grower relationships.

The Lunelli family is extremely conscious of the biodiversity of the region, implementing programs involving the health of bees in the vineyards and recently becoming Biodiversity Friend certified.  In this session we’ll find out how Marcello Lunelli works with Ferrari’s team of eight oenologists and six agronomists, collaborating with estate growers to produce palate and earth-friendly wines.

Tasting:
Perlé 2007

Special guest: Slow Food USA @SlowFoodUSA

 

Week 4: November 24 – A Talk of Dolomites –”Il vigneto Ferrari”

How exactly is that sustainability and biodiversity captured in the bottle. We’ll take a walk through Ferrari’s mountain vineyards, discuss DOC requirements and taste how Trento terroir is interpreted from grapes to glass.

Tasting:
Guilio Ferrari 2001

Special guest: Christy Canterbury Master of Wine @canterburywine

 

 

 

 

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