Pecorino
Originally from Marche and Abruzzo, Italy
Pecorino is a white grape from the Marche and Abruzzo on Italy's Adriatic coast — no relation to the sheep's cheese of the same name, though both take it from the Italian for sheep. Nearly extinct by the 1980s, it was revived and is now one of central Italy's most interesting whites. It makes a dry, medium-bodied wine with high acidity, green apple, white peach, citrus peel and a distinctly savoury, almost saline, herbal edge. It has more structure and grip than most Italian coastal whites, and good examples hold up for several years.
Pecorino is an ancient white grape variety native to the Marche and Abruzzo regions of Italy. It typically produces wines with crisp acidity, mineral notes, and aromas of citrus, green apple, and sometimes a hint of almond.
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Pecorino
White WineRiporta · Terre d'Abruzzo
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Pecorino FAQ
What is Pecorino?
Pecorino is a white wine grape that originated in Marche and Abruzzo, Italy. Pecorino is a white grape from the Marche and Abruzzo on Italy's Adriatic coast — no relation to the sheep's cheese of the same name, though both take it from the Italian for sheep. Nearly extinct by the 1980s, it was revived and is now one of central Italy's most interesting whites. It makes a dry, medium-bodied wine with high acidity, green apple, white peach, citrus peel and a distinctly savoury, almost saline, herbal edge. It has more structure and grip than most Italian coastal whites, and good examples hold up for several years.
What are the characteristics of Pecorino?
On the palate it reads as medium-bodied, medium-plus acidity. Structurally: body 3/5, acidity 4/5, tannin 1/5, sweetness 1/5.
Is Pecorino sweet?
Pecorino is almost always vinified bone dry, so expect no perceptible sugar in the glass.
What does Pecorino taste like?
Think of it as a medium-bodied white. Pecorino is a white grape from the Marche and Abruzzo on Italy's Adriatic coast — no relation to the sheep's cheese of the same name, though both take it from the Italian for sheep. Nearly extinct by the 1980s, it was revived and is now one of central Italy's most interesting whites. It makes a dry, medium-bodied wine with high acidity, green apple, white peach, citrus peel and a distinctly savoury, almost saline, herbal edge. It has more structure and grip than most Italian coastal whites, and good examples hold up for several years.
What food pairs with Pecorino?
Reach for Pecorino alongside Grilled sea bass, Shellfish pasta, Herb-roast chicken, Artichokes, Hard sheep cheese.
Where is Pecorino grown?
You will find its finest expressions in Marche, Abruzzo, Offida, Falerio.
What grapes are similar to Pecorino?
If you enjoy Pecorino, try Grüner Veltliner, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc. Comparable savoury, peppery character and high acidity.
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