Grain or Starch
Farro
About This Entry
Farro is an emmer wheat with firm chew and toasted nut flavor in Italian grain bowls and risotto — its hearty texture pairs with Sangiovese, Verdicchio, and herb-driven Mediterranean reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Sangiovese — Chewy farro emmer base suits Sangiovese in Tuscan grain salads and ribollita-style preparations.
Pinot Noir — Farro in autumn grain salad also pairs with Pinot Noir mushroom accents.
Common Culinary Uses
- einkorn
- garlic
- khorasan wheat
- parmigiano reggiano
- porcini
- spelt
- tomato
At a Glance
Group
Whole Grains
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Triticum dicoccum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Farro
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Whole Grains
- Scientific name
- Triticum dicoccum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent