Velenosi Pecorino
Winery Velenosi
Grape Pecorino
Year 2010
Country Italy
Region Marches
$18.00 per bottle
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One sip of this papaya-inflected white shows
why Italy’s obscure Pecorino grape is catching
on: It’s plump, juicy and deliciously fruity.
What You Need To Know
Angela Velenosi makes an eclectic array
of wines at her ambitious estate in Italy’s Marche region, but those
made from the region’s native grapes, like this Pecorino, stand out.
Vintners across central Italy have rediscovered this ancient variety,
which makes fresh, medium- to full-bodied white wines of unusual
intensity. With an assist from well-known Tuscan consultant Attilio
Pagli, Velenosi ages estate-grown Pecorino grapes in steel tanks
(not barrels), a technique that keeps their lush fruit flavors incredibly
vibrant. The Villa Angela vineyard, from which this bottling comes, is
located in Offida, a medieval town best known for its refined lacework
and, more recently, as a top Pecorino zone.
Smell It
Exotic scents of tropical fruits,
flowers and minerals.
Taste It
Fresh papaya, pineapple and
almond flavors.
Serve It
Serve chilled.
Pair It
Fabulous with seafood and
white meats. Try it with crudo,
shellfish, meaty fish and light
poultry dishes.
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