DOC · since 1982
Faro
Wine · PDO · 1 municipality
Recognised in 1982, the Faro DOC is a highly restricted Sicilian denomination confined entirely to the single municipality of Messina. This singular red wine appellation spans a precise coastal territory, running from Giampilieri Marina to Capo Peloro on the Ionian side, and continuing to Ortoliuzzo on the Tyrrhenian coast. Faro stands apart from its regional peers by forbidding all secondary qualifiers; terms like "riserva" or "superiore" are strictly prohibited. The blend requires a minimum of 45% Nerello Mascalese, 15% Nerello Cappuccio, and 5% Nocera. Aged for at least 12 months, the resulting dry wine must reach a minimum alcohol level of 12.00% vol for consumption.
Nerello Mascalese 45%1 yrs ageing11.5% vol min100 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- ruby red of varying intensity, tending towards brick red with aging
- Taste
- dry, harmonious, characteristically medium-bodied
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Faro produced?
- Faro is produced in 1 municipality in Sicily, Italy: Messina.
- What grape is Faro made from?
- Faro is made from Nerello Mascalese (min 45%), Nerello Cappuccio (min 15%), Nocera (min 5%), Calabrese (Nero d'Avola), Gaglioppo (Montonico Nero), Sangiovese (da sole o congiuntamente).
- How long must Faro age?
- Faro must age at least 12 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Faro?
- The minimum alcohol content of Faro is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.