2015 Pecorino

Smaller clusters, thicker skins and a little more acidity (compared with Trebbiano). Because of the high skin-to-juice ratio it yields less from the press. More opulent, and genetically an aromatic grape, which Trebbiano apparently is not. First vintage was 2010 but it was not made in 2011 as the grapes were overripe. Pale golden straw. Parmesan crust and slumbering white fruit on the nose. Savoury and with aeration showing shy, sweet, honeyed fruit. Much more opulent and almost a little creamy on the palate, unlike any of their Trebbianos. Almost a little aromatic and quite viscous. (WS)