Bright straw yellow colour, it presents intense aromas of fruit and flowers to the nose, with very clear mineral notes, intense and persistent. On the palate it shows a good structure and a pleasant freshness, with ripen fruit and sapid hints.

Ideal with fish dishes, fresh cheeses, pasta, and legume soups.

The name of Pecorino grape variety, also known as "grape of the sheep", derives from the strong connection between sheep farming and agriculture, and the presence of this grape variety in the areas of shepherds' transhumance.

In the past this grape variety, thanks to its high aroma concentration, its good alcohol content, and even more thanks to its wonderful acidity which is the most distinctive characteristic of Pecorino, was used to improve the quality of wines produced with other varieties. Pecorino growing had almost disappeared because of its very low productivity, and varieties which were quality wise of a lower level, but which had a higher productivity, had been preferred to Pecorino. The Pecorino Project began in 2005 and represents Umani Ronchi's discovery and exploitation of Adriatic native varieties, as well as a strengthening of their position in Abruzzi region.

"A creamy and fresh white that has aromas of apricots, yellow peaches and salted almonds. Touch of jackfruit. It’s medium-bodied, fleshy and full of flavor. Drink now."
91 points. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (June 2024)