DOC · since 1973
Fara
Wine · PDO · 2 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, the Fara appellation of Piedmont spans only two municipalities, Briona and Fara Novarese, and currently registers zero verified producers. This denomination mandates a minimum of 60 percent Nebbiolo (locally Spanna) blended with Vespolina and Uva Rara. Fara distinguishes itself from neighboring denominations through exceptionally rigid labeling rules that outlaw common descriptive modifiers; terms like 'extra,' 'scelto,' 'selezionato,' and 'vecchio' are strictly banned. To meet standard release guidelines, the wine must age for at least 22 months—with 12 months in wood—yielding a dry, sapid, and harmonic ruby red sold only in cork-closed, dark glass bottles.
Nebbiolo (Spanna) 60%2 yrs ageing12% vol min90 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red
- Taste
- dry, savory, harmonious
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fara produced?
- Fara is produced in 2 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Briona, Fara Novarese.
- What grape is Fara made from?
- Fara is made from Nebbiolo (Spanna) (min 60%), Vespolina e/o Uva rara.
- How long must Fara age?
- Fara must age at least 22 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Fara?
- The minimum alcohol content of Fara is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.