93
points
Ferrari 1996 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Chardonnay (Trento)
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$90
Many Italian wine enthusiasts consider this 100% Chardonnay their country’s number one metodo classico sparkler—the wine that sets the bar for all the rest. Yet the 1996 vintage has sparked controversy because of uneven reviews. We, however, loved its complex bouquet of honey, dried laven der, tealeaf, pear, bread crust and unexpected mint-like notes. The mouthfeel…
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
92
points
Ferrari NV Brut Chardonnay (Trento)
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$28
A tightly packed, mineral-driven sparkler with aromas of crushed vitamins, bread, white stone, almond, pear, banana and cracked white pepper. The mouth is rendered lively and fresh thanks to fruit and toast accents; a taut, yet expressive whole. Imported by Dalla Terra.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)