Faro DOC

Region: Sicilia

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1976

Vineyard Area: 15 ha / 37 acres (2019)

Production: 360 hl / 4,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Nerello Mascalese

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