{"id":24854,"date":"2025-03-02T22:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/grape-pecorino\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:34","slug":"grape-pecorino","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-pecorino\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pecorino Grape Variety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pecorino is an ancient white grape variety rediscovered in Marche and Abruzzo, named after sheep (\u201cpecora\u201d) that once grazed on vineyards. It thrives in limestone-clay soils at mid-altitudes.<\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

The wine has a straw-yellow color with green highlights. Floral notes of acacia and hawthorn blend with citrus (grapefruit, lime) and a flinty minerality. On the palate, it is vibrant with crisp acidity, medium body, and a bitter almond finish.<\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Perfect with Adriatic seafood like brodetto (fish stew), stuffed olives Ascolane, and young pecorino cheeses.<\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

Nearly extinct by the 1970s, it was revived by visionary winemakers. Pecorino d\u2019Abruzzo DOC requires 85% minimum Pecorino. <\/p>\n

Our Wines Produced from Pecorino<\/h2>\n