Palari
Faro Palari 2014
| Denomination | DOC Faro |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Nocera |
| Aging | In small new oak barrels from Tronçais and Allier, then aged in bottle for at least 18 months. |
- Name and format: Faro DOC Palari 2014, still Sicilian red wine, 0.75 L
- Native grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nero d’Avola and Nocera
- Aromas: jasmine, cardamom, ripe red fruits; notes of vanilla and fine wood
- Ageing: new Tronçais and Allier oak barriques, then at least 18 months in bottle
- Awards: Robert Parker 93/100, Decanter 90/100; Bibenda 5 bunches
Description
What kind of wine it is
Faro Palari is an elegant still red wine from Sicily. The blend combines the native varieties Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera and Nero d’Avola. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour enriched with garnet reflections that verge on brick. The bouquet is broad and complex, dominated by notes of jasmine, cardamom and ripe red fruits, set against a spicy background of vanilla and fine wood. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, marked by sweet tannins that lead to a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This Faro originates from the hills of Messina, in the historic Palari district. The vineyards, facing south-east, overlook the Strait of Messina and benefit from an exceptional microclimate. The area is characterised by a sudden change in altitude, rising from sea level to four hundred and twenty metres in just five kilometres, a crucial factor for the ideal ripening of the grapes. The vines are cultivated using the alberello method, ensuring very low yields that guarantee extraordinary aromatic concentration.
How it is produced
Production at Palari begins with a rigorous selection in the vineyard and gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, with maceration aimed at optimal phenolic extraction. The wine then matures in new barrels of Tronçais and Allier oak, where it develops complexity and structure. The process concludes with bottle ageing for at least eighteen months in climate-controlled environments, essential for achieving the perfect balance between the components.
History and Curiosities
This prestigious Faro DOC from 2014 originates on the hills of Messina, in an ancient terroir overlooking the Strait. Since 1990, the Palari estate and oenologist Donato Lanati have worked to enhance its unique vocation. The vines, cultivated using the alberello method and facing south-east in a microclimate characterised by significant altitude differences, guarantee yields of less than one kilogram per plant, ensuring absolute excellence. The result is a captivating still Sicilian red wine that encapsulates all the passion of a limited production.
Awards
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2014
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2014
90/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2014
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2014
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Donato Lanati
- Bottles produced: 30.000
- Hectares: 7
In the eighteenth century Villa Geraci, home of the Palari, has resumed the production of this old wine with the aim of finding, with the help of modern techniques, the quality that made him famous.
Palari in the district, in S. Stefano Briga, lie the vineyards of the property, planted a sapling with native vines such Nerello, Nocera, Hood Tignolino, Core 'and Palumbo, Acitana, Galatena, Calabrese and others.
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| Name | Palari Faro Palari 2014 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Faro DOC |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Nocera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Palari |
| Story | History and Curiosities This prestigious Faro DOC from 2014 originates on the hills of Messina, in an ancient terroir overlooking the Strait. Since 1990, the Palari estate and oenologist Donato Lanati have worked to enhance its unique vocation. The vines, cultivated using the alberello method and facing south-east in a microclimate characterised by significant altitude differences, guarantee yields of less than one kilogram per plant, ensuring absolute excellence. The result is a captivating still Sicilian red wine that encapsulates all the passion of a limited production. |
| Origin | Contrada Palari, S. Stefano Briga di Messina |
| Climate | Unique microclimate with a rapid altitude change (0–420 m in 5 km) and south-east facing vineyards |
| Cultivation system | Alberello |
| Production technique | Gentle pressing; temperature-controlled fermentation in small stainless steel vats with temperature-controlled maceration; maturation in new small Tronçais and Allier oak barrels (barriques); bottle ageing for at least 18 months. |
| Wine making | Soft pressing; fermentation at controlled temperatures in small stainless steel vats with maceration at controlled temperature; maturation in barriques; subsequent ageing in climate-controlled rooms; bottle ageing for at least 18 months. |
| Aging | In small new oak barrels from Tronçais and Allier, then aged in bottle for at least 18 months. |
| Year production | 30000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |