2010 Spumante "Giulio Ferrari" Riserva del Fondatore

The 2010 Trentodoc Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore is an understated beauty, enticing with a delicate blend of white flowers and nectarine complemented by chamomile and candied lime. It’s soothingly round with a silken wave of fine bubbles and tart orchard fruits enlivened by vibrant acidity. The 2010 finishes with medium length and potent, leaving a bitter lemon zest twang and hints of brown spice to fade. Disgorged: 2022. (Lot# 22181/11l)

- Eric Guido (12/2023)

The 2010 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore is 100% Chardonnay, disgorged in 2021 and made in the Extra Brut style. Pale lemon-gold in color, it sails out of the glass with notes of Graham crackers, Marcona almonds, and apple butter followed by suggestions of sea spray, wet slate, and coriander seed with a touch of lemongrass. The palate is bone dry, with the kind of exquisitely fine, persistent bubbles that only come from a long time on lees, with loads of savory/toasty layers to back it up and a long, mineral-laced finish. This is seriously impressive! (12/2023)