Sparkling Wine from Italy

Decanter, 91 points: Mineral, zest and salinity lend real finesse. Persistent mousse and an attractive bitter note on the finish.

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Incredible depth and richness, yet so layered and beautiful. Light, creamy texture. Medium body, light sweetness and a crisp, fruity finish. Drink now.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: Now we're talking. The 2007 Trento Metodo Classico Extra Brut Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore (disgorged in 2018) is a pure expression of Chardonnay. The grapes were fermented in stainless steel, and the wine ages in...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: A firm, fruity white with sliced apple, melon and hints of cream. Full body, a lovely bead and a long finish. This is always super quality. Disgorged in March 2015.

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: This has an extremely creamy texture with beautiful aromas and flavors of pears and sliced green apples. Medium body. Delicious fruit. Drink now.

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Perfumed and aromatic with cream, lemon-cream and flowers. Medium to full body, a lovely creamy texture and a long, flavorful finish. Six years on the yeast. Really beautiful and refined.

jamessuckling.com, 91 points: A more delicate style to this with green-apple and pear-peel character, medium body and a fresh finish. Like the hint of bitterness at the end. Dry. Drink now.