Contesa Pecorino 2020 IGT Colline Pescaresi

Description

Pecorino is an early ripening, thin-skinned grape, native to central parts of Italy. The bunches tend to be very triangular in shape, reminiscent of a sheep’s head, said to be the reason for the grape’s name. This great example is 30% oak fermented. Pale yellow, with a remarkably intense nose of citrus fruits, hints of hawthorn and orange blossom. Soft, clean, but persistent palate texture, with a pleasing mineral complexity. Try with nutty cheeses, such as the wine’s sheep’s milk cheese namesake, or with simple cod dishes.