DOC Sparkling

Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs

Cantine Ferrari
Grape
Chardonnay
Denomination
Trento DOC
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige
ABV
12.5%
Drink
Now to 2029

Ferrari's non-vintage Maximum Blanc de Blancs is a Trentodoc from pure Trentino mountain Chardonnay, aged at least 24 months on its yeast. Green apple, citrus and brioche over a fine, persistent perlage at 12.5%, near 22 pounds the bottle.

Best price
£22.44

75cl · checked 27 Oct · Delivery charged at checkout

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Where to buy Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs

£22.44 best price · 4 retailers in stock · checked 28 Oct 2026

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Tasting Notes

Inside Ferrari's Maximum Blanc de Blancs

Ferrari's pure-Chardonnay Trentodoc: green apple and citrus over brioche from at least 24 months on its yeast, with a salty, stony finish.

Tasted by
ItalianWines editorial
Tasted on
25 June 2026
Source
Drinker consensus · confidence Medium
Nose

A luminous straw yellow leads to the orchard-fruit signature Ferrari builds from its mountain Trentino Chardonnay. Green apple and ripe apple come first, then lemon and citron. The 24 months on the yeast show as brioche and crusty bread, with a pleasant hint of hazelnut. Green apple and citrus lead every glass.

Citrusy fruitCitrusy fruit
LemonLemon
AcaciaAcacia
Green AppleGreen Apple
White peachWhite peach
Wet stonesWet stones
AlmondAlmond
BriocheBrioche
HoneyHoney
Palate

Bone-dry and built on the bright acidity that Trentino's altitude gives Chardonnay, this stays light and fresh rather than broad. The mousse is fine and the perlage notably persistent, carrying green apple and lemon through a salty, stony core. The low Brut sugar level keeps it taut, while the yeast ageing rounds the texture just enough to feel satisfying rather than lean.

Finish

Long and clean, closing on citrus zest and a stony note that reflects the mountain-vineyard sourcing rather than oak.

Overall

Ferrari's entry into its Maximum line is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs sitting below the Perle and Riserva tiers. It is a benchmark for accessible Trentodoc. A well-liked, crisp, dependable aperitif and seafood sparkler that punches above its near 22 pound price.

Drink now Best by 2029
Live UK pricing

Buying Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs

What the live listing tracks for this Trentodoc right now: a current price near 22 pounds and the 750ml standard format. Stock status across the retailers we follow sits alongside.

Best price · 75 cl · NV £22.44 at 8wines
Price spread · 75cl · NV £22.44 - £36.45 Across 4 UK retailers with 75cl · NV in stock
Retailers · 75cl · NV 4UK 4 in stock
Vintages live NV Current release: NV
Per-litre (75cl · NV basis) £29.92 Lowest current 75cl · NV offer
Last checked 28 Oct 2026 Refreshed once every 24 hours
Other vintages and formats: 2 price lines

Magnum 150cl · NV: £51.00, 1 UK retailer

Double magnum 300cl · NV: £193.00, 1 UK retailer

Wine fit score

How Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs scores

Six scores rating this Trentodoc for food, value, beginners, cellaring, everyday drinking and occasions, based on its style and the near 22 pound price.

Best with food 8.8/10

High acidity, fine bubbles and a salty, bone-dry profile make this Trentodoc one of the most food-versatile styles on the site. It runs from fried antipasti to raw shellfish.

Best intro to this style 8.4/10

A crisp, clearly fruity 100% Chardonnay sparkler with no oak or funk, an easy first step into bottle-fermented Trentodoc.

Best for an occasion 8.0/10

Ferrari is the bottle-fermented house poured at Italian celebrations, and the Maximum is its accessible toast bottle for parties and aperitivo.

Best value 7.8/10

At about 22 pounds this bottle-fermented sparkler undercuts comparable Champagne Blanc de Blancs, strong value for a benchmark Trentodoc house.

Best everyday bottle 6.2/10

Versatile enough for a regular aperitif, though the near 22 pound price tag keeps it a notch above true everyday drinking.

Best for cellar 3.5/10

A non-vintage blend built for freshness on release, with only a few years of upside. It scores low for cellaring despite the minimum 24 months it spent on its yeast.

Scoring is rule-based and deterministic. The model and weightings are documented in our Wine Fit Score methodology.

Denomination Compliance Snapshot

Trento in five fields

A compact view of what the Trento denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.

Allowed grapes
Variety list not yet recorded
This bottle: Chardonnay.
Minimum ageing
Recorded by producer
Disciplinare ageing rule not yet recorded.
Region / area
Provincia di Trento
Source: Disciplinare.
Style
DOC · Trento
Classification
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
What that means →
Vintages

Why this Trentodoc carries no vintage

Maximum is a non-vintage blend built for a consistent Ferrari house style. This panel frames drink-now timing and the wine's freshness window rather than a single-harvest chart.

NV Non-vintage
Best price
£22.44
Retailers
6 in stock
ABV
12.5%
Window
Drink now through 2029

A non-vintage Trentodoc blended for a consistent Ferrari house style rather than a single harvest, so there is no vintage to age toward. After its minimum 24 months on the lees it drinks well on release, and the freshness holds for a few years; xtrawine cites a 5 to 10 year window for cellared bottles.

NV Non-vintage
Best price
not listed
Retailers
0 in stock
NV Non-vintage
Best price
£22.44
Retailers
6 in stock
ABV
12.5%
Window
Drink now through 2029

A non-vintage Trentodoc blended for a consistent Ferrari house style rather than a single harvest, so there is no vintage to age toward. After its minimum 24 months on the lees it drinks well on release, and the freshness holds for a few years; xtrawine cites a 5 to 10 year window for cellared bottles.

Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.

The disciplinare, the place, the label

Trento DOC and the Lunelli house behind the bottle

Cantine Ferrari (Ferrari f.lli Lunelli) is the founding bottle-fermented house of Trentodoc. It works mountain Trentino Chardonnay under DOC rules that cap yields at 15 tonnes a hectare and require a second fermentation in the bottle.

01

DOC, DOCG, IGT: what the badges mean

Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.

Trento is in the DOC tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.

02

The denomination rules, in detail

  • Allowed grapes. Varieties not yet recorded
  • Yield ceiling. 15.0 tonnes per hectare
  • Tasting panel. No mandatory pre-release tasting
03

Region and area context

Trento falls within Trentino-Alto Adige, covering Provincia di Trento.

Trento DOC zone The producer

Made at Cantine Ferrari, Trento. Directions

04

Reading the label

  • Cantine FerrariProducer / estate
  • ChardonnayGrape varieties
  • Trento DOCGeographic indication and quality tier
  • 12.5% vol · 75 clAlcohol by volume and bottle size
  • Imbottigliato all’origineEstate-bottled
05

What sits behind the price of Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs

Tracked from
£22.44
Direction
Mostly cost up
Drivers
4 up / 2 down
Main factor
Metodo classico, minimum 24 months on the lees
  1. 01

    Metodo classico, minimum 24 months on the lees

    Cost up

    Ferrari ferments and ages the Maximum in bottle for at least 24 months before the yeast is removed, far longer than tank-method Prosecco. That ties up cellar space and labour and lifts the cost of this Trentodoc.

  2. 02

    Hand-harvested mountain Trentino Chardonnay

    Cost up

    Fruit comes from steep Trentino slopes picked exclusively by hand, with the DOC rules capping yields at 15 tonnes a hectare. Grape sourcing costs more here than for high-yield flatland sparkling.

  3. 03

    Ferrari brand and Trentodoc prestige

    Cost up

    Ferrari is the founding house of Trentodoc with a deep awards record, including Gold at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships. That reputation supports the near 22 pound shelf price.

  4. 04

    UK alcohol duty and VAT

    Cost up

    At 12.5% the 2026 HMRC wine rate of 30.62 pounds per litre of pure alcohol adds about 2.87 pounds of duty per 750ml bottle. Then 20% VAT is applied on top of the landed cost.

  5. 05

    Non-vintage blending for consistency

    Cost down

    The Maximum is a multi-year NV blend rather than a single-vintage or reserve cuvee, so Ferrari can hold a steady house style and price. That keeps it well below its vintage Perle and Riserva bottlings.

  6. 06

    Wide distribution and standard 750ml format

    Cost down

    This is Ferrari's most widely stocked Blanc de Blancs in the standard 750ml format. That volume and retail competition keep the price near 22 pounds rather than at fine-wine levels.

01

Metodo classico, minimum 24 months on the lees

Cost up

Ferrari ferments and ages the Maximum in bottle for at least 24 months before the yeast is removed, far longer than tank-method Prosecco. That ties up cellar space and labour and lifts the cost of this Trentodoc.

Food Pairing

Mountain acidity and salinity: dishes that fit this Blanc de Blancs

Each pairing below is matched to the Maximum's bone-dry Brut profile, fine perlage and salty edge, from oysters and tempura to fried Italian antipasti.

Salt balance Strong match

Raw oysters and cold seafood

A Blanc de Blancs trades on saltiness and acidity, and the Maximum's stony, citrus-edged palate mirrors the briny iodine of raw shellfish. The persistent perlage scrubs the palate between bites, while the bone-dry Brut finish keeps the pairing clean and lifted.

Try with: Oysters · Potted Shrimp · Scottish Smoked Salmon · Fish and Chips · More pairings →

Fat cutting Strong match

Fried Italian antipasti

Trentino's mountain acidity and the fine mousse cut straight through hot frying fat, resetting the palate after each piece. The brioche and bread-crust notes from 24 months on the yeast echo the fried dough, so the wine flatters rather than fights gnocco fritto.

Try with: Gnocco fritto · Arancini · Pizza Fritta · Frittata di maccheroni · More pairings →

Acidity matching Good match

Tempura and sushi

The light body and high acidity make this a natural foil for delicate Japanese cooking. Bubbles and citrus lift battered tempura without overwhelming it. The salty, low-sugar profile sits cleanly beside raw fish where a fruity wine would clash.

Try with: Prawn Tempura · Tempura · Nigiri Sushi · Sashimi · More pairings →

Body matching Good match

Creamy saffron risotto

Yeast ageing gives the Maximum enough texture to match a buttery risotto, while its acidity keeps a rich, saffron-laced plate from feeling heavy. This is a classic northern Italian table match, the Trentino sparkler beside a Milanese-style risotto.

Try with: Risotto alla Milanese · Arancini · More pairings →

Aromatic bridge Good match

Fresh and lightly aged cheeses

The wine's apple and hazelnut tones bridge to nutty alpine cheeses, a match as natural for the Maximum as fish and shellfish. Acidity and fizz refresh the palate against the fat, so young Trentino cheeses and a hard mountain wedge both work.

Try with: Focaccia · Frittata di maccheroni · Arancini · More pairings →

Avoid Clash

Chilli heat and sweet-sour sauces

This is a taut, bone-dry Blanc de Blancs with no sweetness to absorb chilli heat. Fiery or sugary dishes will make the bubbles taste sharp and the fruit thin. Save it for clean, salty flavours and reach for an off-dry or aromatic style when heat is on the plate.

Skip with: Sweet and sour prawns · Vindaloo · Spicy Sichuan hotpot · Sweet teriyaki glaze · Pairing guide →

Drinking + cellar

Cellaring a non-vintage Trentodoc

This is a drink-young bottle-fermented sparkler rather than a cellar wine. The note here explains how long the Maximum's freshness holds after its yeast ageing.

Drinking window
2024 → 2029

Best in the years above; holds without falling over either side.

Decanting
Not needed

Pour it straight from the bottle.

Cellar potential
Low

A non-vintage blend built for freshness on release, with only a few years of upside. It scores low for cellaring despite the minimum 24 months it spent on its yeast.

Buy now or wait?
Buy now

£22.44 for a 75cl bottle, at 8wines, is the best price we track, and we have no signal of further discounting.

Sources & trust

Sources behind this Ferrari Maximum page

Prices & stock

Read directly from each retailer’s public product page once a day. Last refresh: 28 Oct 2026, 08:58 BST. We do not hold stock and we do not accept payment for placement.

Confidence · High
Tasting notes

Drawn from what drinkers consistently report on Vivino, summarised in our own words. A crowd read across many tasters, not a single critic. Drinkers score it 3.9 out of 5 from 8,182 ratings on Vivino.

Confidence · Medium
Appellation rules & ageing

From the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.

Confidence · High
Why it costs what it costs

Our reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.

Confidence · Medium
Drink window & cellar potential

Style guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.

Confidence · Medium
Related

Explore Chardonnay, Trento DOC and Trentino

Producer
Cantine Ferrari Trentino-Alto Adige
Grapes
Chardonnay
Denomination
Trento DOC
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige Region guide

Common Questions

It is made from 100% Chardonnay, which is what Blanc de Blancs means: a white sparkling wine from white grapes only. Ferrari sources the fruit from its mountain vineyards in Trentino. The wine is made by the traditional method, with the second fermentation in the bottle.

It is a non-vintage (NV) Trentodoc, blended across years for a consistent Ferrari house style rather than tied to a single harvest. It is best enjoyed on release and within a few years, and there is no vintage date to cellar toward.

The wine rests in the Ferrari cellars for a minimum of 24 months on its yeast. That extended ageing is where its brioche, crusty-bread and hazelnut character comes from, on top of the green apple and citrus of the Chardonnay.

A bone-dry Brut with bright acidity and a fine, persistent perlage. Green apple, lemon and citron sit over brioche and a salty, stony finish. It is light and fresh rather than rich, at 12.5% alcohol.

Its saltiness and acidity make it a natural aperitif and seafood wine. Oysters, prawn tempura, fried antipasti such as gnocco fritto, and creamy saffron risotto all work. Avoid chilli heat and sweet-sour sauces, which clash with the dry, low-sugar style.

The current listing on this page is around 22 pounds for a standard 750ml bottle. That is competitive for a benchmark Trentodoc and well below most Champagne Blanc de Blancs. It is also produced in half-bottle, magnum and three-litre formats.

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