Contesa Pecorino - Majestic Wine

Contesa Pecorino 2012 Colline Pescaresi IGT

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Grape

Pecorino

Origin
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.
Taste
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.
Enjoy
Try with nutty cheeses, such as the wine's sheep's milk cheese namesake, or with simple cod dishes.

Body

White Wine with of a Body of 1

Diet

  • Suitable for vegetarians

    Suitable for vegetarians

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  • 4 out of 5

    Good seafood wine

    Had this with seared scallops, a good match. Reminded me a bit of a decent Picpoul, with good citrus and apple notes. At £9.99 for a single bottle overpiced, £7.99 ea. for 2 nearer the mark.

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  • 5 out of 5

    try different

    if you are tired of the usual pinot grigio or chardonnay, try this one! I was initially tempted by a mega-discount and bought for a 150 people party... I am buying again! very dry, slightly crispy and stronger to the nose vs pinot grigio. Good value for money

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Press Reviews

  • Vivid, fresh, light style of pecorino (2012 Vintage)

    "Orange blossom, hedgerow scents; vivid, fresh, light style of pecorino with underlying depth from 30 per cent oak ferment: a good match with seafood or as an aperitif. (Rose Murray Brown, The Scotsman, 9th March 2013)"

  • Plenty of character (2011 Vintage)

    "From Abruzzo in Central Italy, the lesser-spotted pecorino grape variety here makes for a white with plenty of character, mingling a kind of baked-apple-and-almond richness with the verve and zest of a freshly squeezed lemon. It would in fact be a good match for the cheese of the same name, but I'd probably have it with a fresh piece of white fish. (David Williams, The Observer, 2nd September 2012)"

  • Appetisingly refreshing (2011 Vintage)

    "Distinctively appley and citrus fresh in aroma, this characterful Adriatic dry white from the Abruzzo shows fine stone-fruit flavours rounded out by a delicate touch of spicy oak and yet it's still appetisingly refreshing. Pecorino, you'll note from the baa code (that's enough sheep jokes, Ed) is the grape variety (The Wine Gang, www.thewinegang.com, August 2012)"

  • Light body but no lack of intensity (2011 Vintage)

    "30% oak fermented. Apple skin, concentrated and toned. Light body but no lack of intensity (Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 25th May 2012)."

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