| Grape variety |
Pecorello |
| Synonyms |
Pecorello di Rogliano. |
| Grape colour |
Red grape |
| Variety |
Autochthonous |
| Vigour |
Very good |
| Ripening |
Middle-late |
| Areas of cultivation |
Pecorello is a small grape variety in the Calabria region, especially in the province of Cosenza. |
| History |
Cultivated in the provinces of Cosenza and Catanzaro where it is named Pecorino. It has nothing in common with the pecorino grape grown in Central Italy. Known locally since the late 1800's. Among its synonyms is also "Pecorino", but this does not have to think about kinships with the Pecorino vine known in the center of Italy, being a completely different variety. |
| Ampelographic features |
Leaf: medium or large, orbicular, trilobated or whole; Slightly bulky flap, flat or wavy contour; Flat or revolving lobby; Open U or V petiole breast or slightly overlapping edges; Side lateral veins above V with slightly overlapping edges.
Bunch: Medium, cylindrical or conical, simple or winged, slightly spatulate.
Acino: small or medium, spheroidal; Peel, thick, thick, blue-violet. |
| Characteristics of the wine obtained from this grape variety |
Ruby red wine with violet reflections, intense aromas and full and tannic flavor. |