Fara DOC

Region: Piemonte

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1969

Vineyard Area: 5 ha / 12 acres (2021)

Production: 135 hl / 1,480 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolina

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): 50–70% Nebbiolo (locally Spanna); 30–50% Uva Rara and/or Vespolina; maximum 10% OANRG
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Vineyard elevation: Minimum 180 m (590 ft); maximum 300 m (985 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
Aging: For Rosso, minimum 22 months, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 34 months, including 20 months in barrel (ERD = September 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

07/12/2013