Pecorino

The central Italian grape variety Pecorino, whose name is closely linked to the historic sheep paths of Abruzzo, owes its renaissance to its enormous inner tension. The early-ripening grape possesses the rare gift of accumulating abundant sugar while maintaining a razor-sharp, almost alpine acidity. In the glass, Pecorino shows great character with aromas of ripe citrus fruits, yellow stone fruit and Mediterranean herbs, supported by a dense, almost phenolic texture and a salty finish that pairs outstandingly with mature cheese or seafood.

Just how versatile this variety is can be seen at Cirelli. Alongside the juicy, clean Pecorino IGT Colline Pescaresi, the amphora version explores the depths of the grape: the Abruzzo Pecorino DOC Amphora gains a fascinating, earthy depth through clay contact, without losing any of the variety’s vibrant freshness.