Greco vs Pecorino
How to tell them 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.
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Step 02
Greco vs Pecorino
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.
Train this pair →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
GrecoPecorino
Acidity
High
High
Body
Medium
Medium
Alcohol
Medium
Medium
Color intensity
Pale
Pale
Aromatic intensity
Medium(+)
Medium(+)
Reference context
Greco
Classic regions:
- Campania
- Greco di Tufo
- Irpinia
Style examples:
- Greco di Tufo DOCG
- Structured volcanic-influenced southern Italian white
- High-acid dry white with orchard-fruit depth
Pecorino
Classic regions:
- Abruzzo
- Marche
- Offida
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.