📜 Faro
A rare red wine from the hills near Messina in north-eastern Sicily.
Faro is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: Italy. Part of: Sicily.
Main grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera. Wines made here: Red wine, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
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- Related to
- 📍 Sicily
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Nerello Mascalese, 🍇 Nerello Cappuccio, 🍇 Nocera
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Faro?
Faro is a wine area in this country: Italy.
Which grapes are used for Faro wine?
Faro wine is made mainly from these grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera.
What does the Faro status mean?
Faro is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.