Pecorino

High-quality variety. High acidity; high alcohol. Aromas & flavors: Apple, pear, delicately herbal (sage, thyme, mint). Best DOP: Offida DOCG.

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Vissanello

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: White wines from the Adriatic coast

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Abruzzo (61%) and Marche (38%)

Regions:

Vineyard Area: 2,882 ha (7,119 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Abruzzo DOC, Controguerra DOC, Costa d’Amalfi DOC, Falerio DOC, IGP Terre Abruzzesi / Terre d’Abruzzo, Offida DOCG, Terre Tollesi / Tullum DOCG