In the past, this wine was registered as Faro Superiore, but it is identified just by the Faro appellation today. The Bonavita 2016 Faro represents a blend of the three grapes (Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nocera) that make up this appellation on the northern tip of Sicily that faces mainland Calabria. This is a compact, mid-weight wine that opens to a very distinctive bouquet that is characterized by somewhat raw and edgy aromas of cassis, sour cherry, spice, tar, cola and balsam herb. The wine ends with a touch of astringent freshness that would make it a good pairing partner to a cheesy dish like pasta alla Norma. This wine might not appeal to everyone, but it is extremely interesting and indigenous within the context of Sicilian wine. Some 9,000 bottles were made.

Loaded with loamy earth and mineral notes on the nose, this features a savory character that underscores flavors of dried cherry and aromatic thyme on the palate, showing violet accents. Fresh and medium-bodied, with chewy tannins firming the finish. Drink now through 2024. 460 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Sicily / Faro Select to Add