Wine at the Table
Pecorino (wine)
The short answer
Pecorino (wine) is a white Italian wine from Abruzzo and Marche, made from Pecorino. It tastes herbal, citrus, high acid and pairs best with pecorino cheese, seafood and vegetable pasta.
- Style
- Herbal, citrus, high acid, Abruzzo and Marche
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
Where it comes from
Shares its name with the sheep cheese but is a grape; it was revived from near-extinction in recent decades.
What you need
- Grape: Pecorino
- Region: Abruzzo and Marche
- Style: Herbal, citrus, high acid
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: pecorino cheese, seafood and vegetable pasta.
- 03
Larry's tip. Yes, it's a wine. No, it's not cheese. Pour it with the cheese anyway.
Larry’s rule: Yes, it's a wine. No, it's not cheese. Pour it with the cheese anyway.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Pecorino (wine)?
Pecorino (wine) pairs well with pecorino cheese, seafood and vegetable pasta.
What grape is Pecorino (wine) made from?
Pecorino, grown in Abruzzo and Marche.
What does Pecorino (wine) taste like?
Herbal, citrus, high acid.
What temperature should Pecorino (wine) be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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