Greco vs Pecorino

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Step 02

Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.

Primary separator

Greco leans stone-fruit and citrus profile with high acidity and smoky mineral edge; Pecorino leans citrus-herbal profile with high acidity and savory saline finish.

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Aroma Markers

Shared signature markers

lemon

Greco more likely markers

peach
wet stone

Pecorino more likely markers

grapefruit
sage

Decision Cues

Most useful separators

Greco leans stone-fruit and citrus profile with high acidity and smoky mineral edge; Pecorino leans citrus-herbal profile with high acidity and savory saline finish.

High-signal differences

Alcohol: Greco slightly higher (Medium vs Medium).

Structure fingerprint

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Acidity

High

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Reference context

Greco

Classic regions:

Campania (Italy)
Greco di Tufo (Italy)
Irpinia (Italy)

Style examples:

Greco di Tufo DOCG
Structured volcanic-influenced southern Italian white
High-acid dry white with orchard-fruit depth

Pecorino

Classic regions:

Abruzzo (Italy)
Marche (Italy)
Offida (Italy)

Style examples:

Offida Pecorino DOCG
Herbal high-acid central Italian white
Dry structured Adriatic white with saline edge

Common questions

How do you tell Greco and Pecorino apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Greco and Pecorino is alcohol: Greco is Medium while Pecorino is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Greco or Pecorino higher in alcohol?

On the WSET ladder, Greco is Medium and Pecorino is Medium for alcohol.

Are Greco and Pecorino red or white?

Greco and Pecorino are both white grape varieties.