Pecorino

Q: What is Pecorino – a grape variety or a cheese?

Pecorino here is a white wine grape variety from Central Italy, not a type of cheese. It owes its name to the sheep (pecore) that once nibbled on the vines on their way to the pastures. Today, it is primarily at home in the Abruzzo and Marche regions.

Q: How does Pecorino differ from other Italian white wines?

Compared to Trebbiano or Passerina, Pecorino brings more texture and spice. The acidity is more present than in many Southern Italian white wines, the finish saltier – this makes it more characterful than its long slumber would suggest.

Q: How long can you store Pecorino, and when is it best to drink?

Most Pecorino wines are best drunk young, within two to four years after the harvest – that is when the fruit is freshest. Characterful bottles from Offida DOCG can also age for five to seven years with good storage, but they gain more in depth than in fruit.

Pecorino is one of those Italian grape varieties that you simply must try: lively, spicy, and with a salty minerality that is instantly captivating. At home in the hills of the Abruzzo and Marche regions, it was long considered almost extinct – today it is celebrating a well-deserved renaissance. In the glass, it smells of citrus fruits, green apple, and white flowers; on the palate, it impresses with a taut, elegant acidity and a fine spice reminiscent of herbs and white pepper.

By the way, the Pecorino owes its name to the sheep that once nibbled on the vines on their way to the pastures. At Vinoscout, you will discover over 10 carefully selected Pecorino wines from the typical growing regions of Central Italy – from fresh entry-level wines to bottles full of character. Let yourself be surprised by this rediscovered variety.

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Italy

Abruzzo

Pecorino

Ulisse Pecorino Terre D'Abruzzo 2025

Tenuta Ulisse 5.0

8,95 €

11,90 €

0,75 l (11,93 €/l)

8,45 €

9,98 €

0,75 l (11,27 €/l)

Vanita Pecorino Terre di Chieti 2025

Fantini Group Vini 5.0

5,95 €

0,75 l (7,93 €/l)

Gold

Great Pecorino Terre d'Abruzzo 2025

Cantina Tollo

8,95 €

0,75 l (11,93 €/l)

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Italy

Abruzzo

Cuvée

Linea Ulisse Selezione Bianco 2025

Tenuta Ulisse 5.0

11,95 €

0,75 l (15,93 €/l)

"Valle d'Oro" Pecorino Terre di Chieti 2025

Cantina Tollo

5,99 €

0,75 l (7,99 €/l)

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Villa Angela Verdicchio of the Castelli di Jesi Classico

Italy

Brands

Cuvée

Villa Angela Verdicchio of the Castelli di Jesi Classico 2025

Velenosi

9,95 €

0,75 l (13,27 €/l)

Illuminati Pecorino Terre d'Abruzzo 2024

Illuminati

9,95 €

0,75 l (13,27 €/l)

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99

Italy

Abruzzo

Cuvée

Fantini Edizione Bianco 2024

Fantini Group Vini

16,18 €

0,75 l (18,65 €/l)

Velenosi Pecorino Offida DOCG 2022

Velenosi

16,49 €

0,75 l (21,99 €/l)

95

Rêve Pecorino Offida DOCG 2023

Velenosi

22,26 €

0,75 l (29,68 €/l)

99

DIECI VENDEMMIE NV Bianco

Tenuta Ulisse

32,00 €

0,75 l (42,67 €/l)

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Italy

Abruzzo

Cuvée

Villa Gemma Bianco Abruzzo DOC 2023

Masciarelli

15,12 €

0,75 l (20,16 €/l)

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Italy

Brands

Cuvée

Velenosi Falerio dei Colli Ascolani DOC 2022

Velenosi

10,50 €

0,75 l (14,00 €/l)

Velenosi Pecorino Falerio DOC 2024

Velenosi

13,08 €

0,75 l (17,44 €/l)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pecorino – a grape variety or a cheese?

Pecorino here is a white wine grape variety from Central Italy, not a type of cheese. It owes its name to the sheep (pecore) that once nibbled on the vines on their way to the pastures. Today, it is primarily at home in the Abruzzo and Marche regions.

How does Pecorino wine taste?

Typical are aromas of citrus fruits, green apple, and white flowers, plus a taut, elegant acidity and a fine spice that reminds one of herbs and white pepper. What surprises many: a salty minerality that makes the wine particularly lively.

What does Pecorino pair with at the table?

The salty minerality and lively acidity make Pecorino a reliable companion for seafood, grilled fish, and vegetable dishes. It also works well with spicy antipasti or light poultry – it needs dishes with some character of their own.

How does Pecorino differ from other Italian white wines?

Compared to Trebbiano or Passerina, Pecorino brings more texture and spice. The acidity is more present than in many Southern Italian white wines, the finish saltier – this makes it more characterful than its long slumber would suggest.

From which regions do the Pecorino wines at Vinoscout come?

The assortment focuses on the classic growing areas: the Abruzzo with its Terre di Chieti and Abruzzo DOC designations as well as the Marche, where Pecorino finds its most demanding expressions as Offida DOCG and Falerio DOC.

How long can you store Pecorino, and when is it best to drink?

Most Pecorino wines are best drunk young, within two to four years after the harvest – that is when the fruit is freshest. Characterful bottles from Offida DOCG can also age for five to seven years with good storage, but they gain more in depth than in fruit.

Pecorino – the spicy white wine from the Marche and Abruzzo

Pecorino has nothing to do with the well-known cheese – except perhaps for its character: bold, spicy, and with an unmistakable personality. This ancient Italian grape variety produces white wines that delight with vibrant acidity, salty minerality, and a pleasant spiciness. The style is fresh yet substantial – not a light summer wine, but a white wine with real bite and depth.

Origin: Central Italy between the sea and the Apennines

Pecorino is primarily at home in the Marche and Abruzzo regions. The Offida DOCG appellation in particular is considered the flagship of the variety – this is where structured, age-worthy white wines with a clear regional identity are created. The Falerio DOC from the Marche also shows how versatile the grape variety can be: slightly more accessible, but just as vibrant.

Pecorino at Vinoscout

In our range, you will find over 10 Pecorino wines from renowned producers such as Velenosi, Tenuta Ulisse, and Masciarelli – all reliable names from the heartland of the variety. From accessible everyday wines to special bottles for the dinner table, there is something for every occasion. If you appreciate white wines with character and edge, you have come to the right place.

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