Fara DOC
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One of the smallest nebbiolo DOCs in Alto Piemonte, down to a few hectares and a couple of producers after decades of abandonment. The blend requires at least half nebbiolo with vespolina and uva rara filling in, and the result is a mid-weight, high-acid red with sour cherry, dried rose, white pepper from the vespolina, and a tarry, mineral finish. It has to age three years before release and rewards more. Francesca Castaldi basically kept the appellation alive.
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Francesca Castaldi
Fara
The essential Fara: nebbiolo with vespolina, dried cherry, pepper, iron, long acid line; Vintus import.
$30 to $38Wine-SearcherFrancesca Castaldi
Fara Pianazze
Single-vineyard riserva-level bottling released with extra age; more tar, more depth, a real cellar wine.
$45 to $55Wine-SearcherCantine Vallana
Fara
The Vallana family's version, if you see it; classic Alto Piemonte savor, rosehip and iron.
$30 to $40Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francesca Castaldi | Fara The essential Fara: nebbiolo with vespolina, dried cherry, pepper, iron, long acid line; Vintus import. | $30 to $38 | Wine-Searcher |
| Francesca Castaldi | Fara Pianazze Single-vineyard riserva-level bottling released with extra age; more tar, more depth, a real cellar wine. | $45 to $55 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantine Vallana | Fara The Vallana family's version, if you see it; classic Alto Piemonte savor, rosehip and iron. | $30 to $40 | Wine-Searcher |