Pecorello
White wine grape variety
Also known as Pecorella, Pecorello Bianco, VIVC 9071
Pecorello is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, orchard fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Fiano and Greco.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on white-peach and citrus-zest profile with mineral tail.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Pecorello profile
- Calabrian fresh-mineral white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Calabria · Cosenza · Catanzaro
- Classic styles: Indigenous Calabrian white documented in VIVC and Italian vitis references, revived in modern regional bottlings · Dry medium-bodied white with medium-plus acidity, stone-fruit freshness, and mineral-herbal finish
Common questions
Is Pecorello a red or white grape variety?
Pecorello is a white wine grape variety.
What does Pecorello smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pecorello include white peach, citrus blossom and orchard fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pecorello?
Documented tells for Pecorello: Anchor on white-peach and citrus-zest profile with mineral tail. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
What is Pecorello most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pecorello is most commonly confused with Fiano, Greco and Pecorino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pecorello grown?
Classic regions for Pecorello include Calabria, Cosenza and Catanzaro.