#52026XC02778EU notice approving amendments to the Fara PDO wine specification
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The notice approves standard amendments to the product specification for “Fara”, an Italian PDO wine from Piedmont. The changes tighten production rules, including the grape mix and vineyard altitude requirements, while also making some technical corrections to article titles. Wine producers using the Fara PDO need to follow the updated specification. The most practical changes are that Nebbiolo must now make up at least 60% of the wine, complementary grapes are limited to Vespolina and Uva Rara, and vineyards must be at least 200 metres above sea level.
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Key Changes
- Nebbiolo must now account for at least 60% of Fara PDO wine, up from the previous 50% minimum.
- Complementary grape varieties are now limited to Vespolina and Uva Rara, with a maximum combined share of 40%.
- The minimum vineyard altitude has been raised from 180 metres to 200 metres above sea level.
Obligations
What this law requires
Wine marketed under the “Fara” PDO must use Nebbiolo grapes for at least 60% of the grape variety composition.
Wine marketed under the “Fara” PDO may use complementary grape varieties only up to a maximum of 40% of the grape variety composition.
Wine marketed under the “Fara” PDO may use only Vespolina and Uva Rara as complementary grape varieties; other Piedmont-suitable complementary grapes are no longer permitted.
Vineyards used to produce wine under the “Fara” PDO must be located at least 200 metres above sea level.