Wines made from Pecorino grapes of Ombrie
Discover the best wines made with Pecorino as a single variety or as a blend of Ombrie.
More informations about the variety Pecorino
A very old vine cultivated in Italy and very well known in particular in the Marche and Abruzzo regions, a trace of it has been found as far back as the second century B.C. where it is stated that it would have its first origins in Greece... almost unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Ombrie
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
What are the typical flavors of the Pecorino grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Pecorino
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pecorino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pecorino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pecorino
News about the grape variety Pecorino
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