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Faro DOC

Region: Sicilia

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1976

Vineyard Area: 13 ha / 32 acres (2021)

Production: 310 hl / 3,420 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES
  • Rosso (Rd): 45–60% Nerello Mascalese; 15–30% Nerello Cappuccio; 5–10% Nocera; maximum 15% Gaglioppo, Nero d’Avola, and/or Sangiovese

Significant Production Rules

  • Minimum alcohol level: 12.0%
  • Aging: Minimum 1 year (ERD = November 1, V+1)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

11/30/2011

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