$27.00
Ricca Terra
2026 Pecorino
Grown at our Cherry Shed Vineyard in Barmera, South Australia, our Pecorino is a true reflection of Ricca Terra’s passion for alternative Mediterranean varieties. Once a run-down cherry orchard, the property has been transformed into a thriving vineyard, now home to an eclectic mix of Italian grape varieties, agave and chillies. A little unconventional? That’s exactly how we like it.
Pecorino remains a relatively rare variety in Australia. In 2000, just 87 hectares were planted across Italy, and at Ricca Terra, we produce only around 10 tonnes each year, making this a small-batch expression of a distinctive Italian variety.
Hand-pruned and harvested in the cool of the early morning at 12.4° Baumé, the fruit is fermented in seasoned French oak barrels, with regular lees stirring to build texture and complexity. The result is a richly flavoured white wine with a generous, rounded palate and a distinctive, almost oily mouthfeel — a Pecorino with plenty of personality.
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The Story
Once a run-down cherry orchard, our Cherry Shed Vineyard in Barmera, South Australia, has been transformed into a thriving home for alternative Mediterranean varieties. Today, it’s where Italian grape varieties grow alongside agave and chillies, reflecting our passion for doing things a little differently in the Riverland.
Pecorino is still a relatively rare sight in Australia. In 2000, just 87 hectares were planted across Italy, and here at Ricca Terra, we produce only around 10 tonnes each year. It’s a variety we love for its distinctive character and the opportunity to bring something different to the Australian wine scene.
Our Pecorino is hand-pruned and harvested in the cool of the early morning at 12.4° Baumé, before being fermented in seasoned French oak barrels. Regular lees stirring builds texture and complexity, creating a richly flavoured wine with a generous, rounded palate and a distinctive, almost oily mouthfeel.
A little unconventional, full of character and unmistakably Ricca Terra.
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