Grape · White
Pecorino
WhiteWSET level 3
Revived grape from Central Italy. High acidity and alcohol. Expressive and mineral. Name from sheep that ate the grapes.
- Origin
- Marche, Italy
- Climate
- Moderate
- Skin colour
- Green-yellow
- Alcohol
- 13-14%
- Ageing potential
- Good
Taste profile
Aromas
- Citrus
- Yellow apple
- Herbs
- Mineral
- Anise
Where does it grow?
- Marche
- Abruzzo
Key wines
- Offida Pecorino DOCG
- Pecorino d'Abruzzo
Food
Pecorino cheese, seafood, pasta
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