Coda di Pecora
White wine grape variety
Coda di Pecora — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of neutral orchard fruit, orchard fruit, mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityLight
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for restrained orchard fruit with clear freshness over aromatic richness.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Coda di Pecora profile
- Caserta fresh-white marker
Aromas
Signature
neutral orchard fruitorchard fruitmineral note
Common
green applelemonpear
Occasional
almond skin
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Campania · Caserta · Roccamonfina
- Classic styles: Campania white documented in VIVC and regional studies as distinct from Coda di Volpe lineages · Dry medium-bodied white with bright acidity, restrained fruit, and subtle mineral edge
- Style examples: Caserta white featuring Coda di Pecora · Campania blend emphasizing Coda di Pecora freshness
Common questions
- Is Coda di Pecora a red or white grape variety?
- Coda di Pecora is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Coda di Pecora smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Coda di Pecora include neutral orchard fruit, orchard fruit and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Coda di Pecora most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Coda di Pecora is most commonly confused with Greco, Falanghina and Coda di Volpe. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Coda di Pecora grown?
- Classic regions for Coda di Pecora include Campania, Caserta and Roccamonfina.