Faro di Bonavita is one of only two company labels, this small company owns, in fact, no more than two and a half hectares of vineyards between the villages of Faro Superiore and Cucuraci, between 250 and 300 metres above sea level. The choice is to work in absolutely natural agriculture, respecting the environment and the vineyards that reach 80 years of age: no use of chemical fertilisers, the contribution of organic substance through green manure of legumes and grasses; no use of herbicides and insecticides and other practices in this direction. The Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nocera grapes are harvested between the first and second ten days of October; part of the mass is fermented in large oak vats, part in steel and macerations last a long time, up to 60 days in certain years. The wine then ages for about 24 months between oak and steel, after which it rests for at least 10 months in the bottle before being sold.

FARO 2018 BONAVITA: TASTING

Faro 2017 by Bonavita is presented in the glass with a pale ruby red colour; on the nose, it offers aromas of small red fruits, acid flowers, Mediterranean herbs and light undergrowth. The mouth is fresh, balsamic, spicy, balanced and savoury. Very good with a mushroom risotto, wild herbs and caciotta.