Coda di Pecora
White wine grape variety
Also known as Coda Pecora Caserta line, VIVC 24868, Coda di Pecora Campania
Coda di Pecora is a white wine grape with signature aromas of neutral orchard fruit, orchard fruit, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Greco and Falanghina.
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
Common
Occasional
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 (#17217) lineages · Dry medium-bodied white with bright acidity, restrained fruit, and subtle mineral edge
Common questions
Is Coda di Pecora a red or white grape variety?
Coda di Pecora is a white wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Coda di Pecora?
Documented tells for Coda di Pecora: Look for restrained orchard fruit with clear freshness over aromatic richness. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
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. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Coda di Pecora grown?
Classic regions for Coda di Pecora include Campania, Caserta and Roccamonfina.