How do you pronounce Pecorino?

Pecorino is pronounced peh-koh-REE-noh.

Where does Pecorino come from?

Pecorino grows in Abruzzo, Italy.

What does Pecorino taste like?

Expect green apple, pear, anise, saline minerality. Closest familiar reference: A crisp Italian white with more grip and structure than Pinot Grigio..

Pecorino — Underdog Grape Guide

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
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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Abruzzo, Italy

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Pecorino: common questions

How do you pronounce Pecorino?: Pecorino is pronounced peh-koh-REE-noh.
Where does Pecorino come from?: Pecorino grows in Abruzzo, Italy.
What does Pecorino taste like?: Expect green apple, pear, anise, saline minerality. Closest familiar reference: A crisp Italian white with more grip and structure than Pinot Grigio..

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