Pecorino is a white wine variety, originally from the Adriatic coast of Italy. It is now used by a few Australian winemakers.
The name derives from the Italian word for sheep, hence it shares its name with a popular ewe's milk cheese.
Pecorino the wine variety has its home in the Marche region of Italy and was not appreciated by most of the wine world until recently. Now it has become more popular and is now attracting the attention of a growing number of growers, producers and consumers in Australia.
Pecorino wines are often crisp and dry with pronounced herbal aromatics. Occasionally it is used in blends, but it is more often used as a straight varietal.
As there are only a few Australian producers it is included in the Rare Ozzies book.
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There are just a few producers this variety so far but the quality of the wines being produced is such that there is sure to me more in the near future.
At the 2023 Alternative Varieties Wine Show six Pecorino wines were judged. Two silver and Three bronze medals were awarded.
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