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If today we are here to indulge in Pecorino, we owe it to one person: Guido Cocci Grifoni. In 1983 he discovered vines planted in an absurd place for viticulture, at 1000 meters altitude near Arquata del Tronto, a semi-abandoned village in the last foothills of Marche towards Lazio. He studies the variety, plants it, and enhances it, effectively saving it from extinction. Today it is a precious source of wealth for the Piceno and Abruzzo territories (Cataldi Madonna played a crucial role in its communication), where it seriously challenges the historic Trebbiano-Montepulciano competition.

Mature is better: a new life for Pecorino

Back to the glass, the difference between the youngest wines and those in their early maturity (at least 5 years of aging) is enormous. And the first consideration is not about aromas but about texture. Marche's Pecorino manages to combine juice, power, and freshness in often very original registers and difficult to schematize. In the same sip, it manages to be rich and opulent, and at the same time, lively and gritty. A characteristic that emerges strongly over time, with wines that sometimes seem very voluminous at the beginning. And then with evolution, you find them incredibly leaner and more agile.
In short, it becomes really difficult to get bored. It is also where wood and flesh seem overwhelming, it still manages to find speed and movement on the palate. We are talking about a distinctive style, with progressions that are more focused on flavor than on acidity, with notes of dried fruit and spices that relaunch in very surprising evolutions. From the tasting, it emerges that many producers have changed interpretation several times over these years, precisely because of this changing character that is difficult to focus on. And yet, in terms of value for money, some of the most interesting things on a national level are found. And we are convinced, also in this case, that the aging potential is superior to many red wines. And still too little explored. (https://www.gamberorossointernational.com/news/we-didnt-understand-a-thing-about-pecorino-the-story-of-a-wine-that-ages-better-than-many-reds/?utm_term=83682+-+We+didn%27t+understand+a+thing+about+Pecorino.+The+story+of+a+wine+that+ages+better+than+many+reds&utm_campaign=NL+DAILY+ENG&utm_medium=email&utm_source=MagNews&utm_content=8875+-+3798+%282024-05-07%29)

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