{"title":"Pecorino Abruzzo","description":"\u003cp\u003ePecorino is one of Italy's most interesting indigenous white grape varieties: almost extinct until the 1 980s, it has been recovered and promoted particularly in Abruzzo and Marche, where it produces organic white wines of great character, with aromas of citrus, peach, mountain herbs, and a minerality that reflects the clay and limestone soils of the central Apennines. In this selection, you'll find Pecorino online chosen from small organic producers in Abruzzo who cultivate the vines with respect and bottle without shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the best organic Pecorino from Abruzzo?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe organic Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti stands out for its pronounced acidic freshness, intense varietal aromas, and a structure that allows it to age well in the bottle. The name comes from the sheep's habit of grazing ripe grapes in mountain vineyards — a detail that highlights the deep connection between this grape variety and the Apennine territory. Our producers work with spontaneous fermentations, indigenous yeasts, and minimal sulfites, enhancing the character of the grape without corrective interventions in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings and serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal temperature: 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal dishes: spaghetti alla chitarra teramana, Adriatic fish, Abruzzese pecorino cheese, seafood appetizers, grilled vegetables with aromatic herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent as a fresh aperitif or with traditional Abruzzese mountain dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover our selection of organic Pecorino Abruzzo and support the small Abruzzese winemakers who, every year, express the best of this recovered and precious grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/albiocorini.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eExplore the entire selection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pecorino-terre-di-chieti-bio","title":"Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePecorino IGT Terre di Chieti BIO\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cstrong\u003ePalazzo Centofanti\u003c\/strong\u003e, an organic winery in Giuliano Teatino, in the hills of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo. Pecorino is one of Italy's most interesting white grape varieties — an indigenous Abruzzese grape that almost disappeared in the 1970s and 80s, patiently recovered by local producers starting in the 1990s. The name comes from tradition: sheep enjoyed eating it during transhumance in the Abruzzese hills. Today it is one of the most appreciated Italian whites for its savouriness and characteristic almond finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalazzo Centofanti's winemaking is precise and respectful: soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation of the clear must in small stainless steel tanks at low temperature, aging on fine lees for about 4 months before bottling. The fine lees — the noble residues of fermentation — give the wine structure, creaminess, and aromatic complexity without weighing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, yellow plum, loquat, fresh citrus notes, and delicate vegetal nuances. On the palate, dry, savoury, with good structure and a long finish with an elegant almond note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/em\u003e Pecorino 100% | \u003cem\u003eVintage:\u003c\/em\u003e 2024 | \u003cem\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/em\u003e 12% | \u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e 0.75 l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–12°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/em\u003e Soft pressing. Clear must fermentation in steel at low temperature. Aging ~4 months on fine lees. Bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who love Italian whites with character and savouriness, and want to discover Abruzzese Pecorino — an indigenous grape variety recovered from oblivion with a personality very different from international whites. It is the right choice for those who find Pinot Grigio too neutral and are looking for something with more terroir and complexity. Also excellent for those who love savoury whites to pair with fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to drink it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately, well chilled, within 2-3 years of the vintage to best enjoy its freshness and savouriness. Aging on the lees gives it a structure that holds up well for a few extra years. Ideal at 10–12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dry and savoury Pecorino, where yellow-fleshed fruit — plum, loquat — integrates with fresh citrus notes and pleasant minerality. Aging on fine lees adds creaminess and structure without weighing it down. The finish is long and persistent, with an elegant floral-fruity return and the typical almond note of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose this wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Palazzo Centofanti's Pecorino tells the story of a high-quality indigenous Abruzzese grape variety, almost disappeared and now rightly re-evaluated. Winemaking with aging on fine lees is a precise technical choice that enhances the grape's natural structure. We offer it because it completes our Abruzzese selection with the region's benchmark white — much more interesting than a generic Trebbiano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dishes does Pecorino IGT BIO pair with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlive Ascolane, fish appetizers, pasta with fish or vegetables, delicate fish main courses, crustaceans, fresh cheeses. The almond finish also makes it excellent with dishes based on almonds or dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called Pecorino if it's a white wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name has nothing to do with cheese. It comes from the Abruzzese peasant tradition: sheep during transhumance enjoyed eating the bunches of this grape variety in the hills. The name stuck, even though the grape variety had almost disappeared and was only recovered in recent decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are fine lees and why do they improve the wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine lees are the noble residues of fermentation — spent yeasts and pulp fragments. Leaving the wine in contact with them for 4 months (sur lies) imparts structure, creaminess, and aromatic complexity, without weighing down the wine. It is a common technique in great Burgundian whites, here applied to Abruzzese Pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a certified organic wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Palazzo Centofanti is a certified organic winery in Giuliano Teatino, in the province of Chieti. No synthetic pesticides in the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PALAZZO CENTOFANTI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51908879024455,"sku":"A-PC-PE24","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/files\/PecorinoIGTTerrediChieti_Sito.png?v=1752243899"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/collections\/pecorino.png?v=1784581374","url":"https:\/\/albiocorini.com\/en\/collections\/pecorino-abruzzo.oembed","provider":"ALBio Corini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}