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DOC · Sicilia

Faro

Faro DOC (Sicilia) at a glance: 1 recorded wine type, with the main requirements from the official production specification. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026
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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionSiciliaProvinceMessina
Wine typesFaro
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield10 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density—Minimum alcoholic strength12% vol
Ageing12 monthsMinimum ageing in wood—
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Common questions

How long must Faro be aged?

For the Faro wine type, the specification records at least 12 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Faro wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Faro
Grape compositionNERELLO CAPPUCCIO 15–30%, NERELLO MASCALESE 45–60%, NOCERA 5–10%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type10 t/ha—11.5%Terreni collinari e pedecollinari di giacitura e orientamento adatti.

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Zona di produzione del comune di Messina

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento12 months——
Minimum total 12 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 12 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino più o meno intenso tendente al rosso mattone con l’invecchiamento12% vol5 g/l21 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione FaroOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione Le uve destinate alla produzione del vino «Faro» debbono essere prodotte nel territorio del comune di Messina.

Messina · Sicilia · Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Faro