Underdog Grape · Italy

Pecorino

Pecorino is a crisp, mineral Italian white with real structure — and no, it has nothing to do with the cheese. If you drink Pinot Grigio for the refreshment but wish it had more to say, this is the swap.

Tasting profile
Green apple and pear pulled tight over saline minerality, with a flick of anise on a long, dry finish.
Where it grows
Abruzzo, Italy
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Abruzzo, Italy

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