How important is your high-altitude location and proximity to the Dolomite Mountains in helping you make the grapes you do?
Altitude is very important. At Ferrari Trento we observe significant nuances in the juices coming from low-, medium- and high-altitude vineyards, and this diversity is an essential element in creating our blends. But it is not only about elevation. Our proximity to the Dolomites, together with the lakes, valleys and winds that shape our territory, brings additional nuances and complexity to the grapes and, ultimately, to our Trentodocs.
What would you say makes the difference to the wines from Ferrari Trento that makes you stand out against your peers?
Cyril Brun has headed up the winemaking team at Ferrari Trento since 2023 having joined from Champagne Charles Heidsieck
At Ferrari Trento, we have access to grapes from all the different zones of our territory. This gives us an extraordinary diversity of fruit and, consequently, a great deal of complexity to work with. Through blending, we are able to capture the individual nuances of each area while bringing them together with a clear and consistent identity: the Ferrari style. For me, that is the true essence of blending.
What is your winemaking philosophy in terms of the wines you want to make and what they can deliver to your customers?
My aim is to showcase the uniqueness of our territory and, in particular, the advantages of cultivating Chardonnay in the mountains. This is especially relevant in the context of global warming. I want to capture the purity and verticality that come from our mountain vineyards, expressed through freshness and naturally high acidity. According to me, these are the backbone of any great sparkling wine. From there, there is a great deal of work to reveal depth, a creamy texture and, ultimately, ageing potential.
Ferrari Perlé has been a key part of your success. Can you explain how the wine has evolved over the years and how it encapsulates the style that you want Ferrari Trento to be known and respected for?
Ferrari Perlé "reflects the signature of the house" says Cyril Brun
With Ferrari Perlé, we also want to demonstrate the ageing potential of our wines and how they can benefit from extended ageing on lees, well beyond five years.
This philosophy is also reflected in the Ferrari Trento Archivio di Famiglia, which brings together selected bottles from our historical vintages and allows us to explore how our wines evolve over time.
Ferrari Perlé reflects the character of grapes grown at medium and higher altitudes, resulting in what I see as the signature of the house: purity and verticality, combined with length and a distinctive flinty finish.
As a vintage wine, each edition also provides a unique expression of the climatic conditions of that year and their impact on our territory.
What are your proudest achievements?
First and foremost, I am very proud that, in a relatively short time—just three years—we have established a very efficient tasting panel within the winery. Every day, my four colleagues, Luca, Mattia, Paolo Senior, Paolo Junior, and I taste together. It gives us the opportunity to combine the experience of five highly trained noses and palates, all focused on creating blends that convey both the signature and the reputation of Ferrari.
On a more technical level, the recent expansion of our historic winery has been a major step towards the future. Upgrading our pressing standards has also been an important part of this development, allowing us to further refine the quality and precision of our winemaking.
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