Faro

The "Faro" Protected Designation of Origin identifies a specific type of Sicilian red wine. 

Grapes

The Faro wines are produced with grapes coming from between 45% and 60% of the Nerello Mascalese vine, to which are added grapes of Nocera (5%-10%) and Nerello Cappuccio (15%-30%). For the remaining part, up to a maximum of 15%, the Calabrese grape variety (Nero d'Avola), Gaglioppo (Montonico Nero) and Sangiovese can be used.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The red "Faro"; has a ruby colour, with variable intensity, and as it ages it tends towards brick red. The aroma is delicate, ethereal and persistent and is accompanied by a characteristic, medium-bodied, dry and harmonious flavour. In general, these are wines with pleasant aromas, typical of the reference grape variety

Grape production area

The production area is located all within the municipality of Messina, in an area characterized by the presence of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea. The territory is mainly hilly and the vineyards have an exposure to the sea and considerable ventilation. 

Specificity and historical notes

The wine Faro owes its name to the ancient population of Pharii, who lived for a long time on the hills of Messina, starting the cultivation of the vine. The first traces of this wine date back to the Mycenaean age (XIV century B. C. ), while numerous testimonies reveal its export during the whole Greek domination.