Italian Grapes
Pecorino
Pecorino is a grape from on the East coast of Italy.
The grape is mainly grown in Marche, Abruzzo and Umbria.
Pecorino Flavors
Pear, Peach, Melon, and Herbs are typical Pecorino flavors, with delicate Acacia or Jasmine notes, and hints of Spices, Licorice and Salty Minerals.
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Herbs |
 Flowers |
 Spices |
 Licorice |
 Minerals |
About Pecorino
Pecorino is a wine grape from eastern coastal regions Marche and Abruzzo in Italy.
It is a native Italian grape, many centuries old, but was rediscovered in 1990.
Around 1200 AD., the Benedectine monastery in the village of Arquata del Tronto (Marche Region), selected a grape so sweet that was capable to produce a wine that lasted a whole year. Wine aging was a problem during Middle Ages and monks needed wine to celebrate mass. The high sugar content of Pecorino grapes results in high alcohol concentration which gives wine a natural longevity.
