90 Plus Pecorino

This white wine is labeled 90 Plus Pecorino and listed under Esplanda with a Massachusetts, United States origin. The name points to Pecorino, a white grape best known from central Italy's Abruzzo and Marche regions. The listing doesn't give a vintage, ABV or winemaking details, so what follows is the profile you can usually expect from Pecorino-style whites, not measured specifics for this bottle. The "90 Plus" in the name is part of the product title only. It shouldn't be read as a score or rating. Expect a dry, medium-bodied white with brisk acidity, which is the grape's defining trait. Typical aromas run to green apple, pear, lemon peel and white flowers, often with a herbal or sage-like note and a light mineral edge. Pecorino is usually made without noticeable oak, so the texture tends to be crisp and clean, with little tannin. The finish is typically dry and a little savory. If this bottle follows the style, it will taste fresher and more structured than a rounded, buttery white. That acidity makes it a good match for food. It suits shellfish, grilled or baked white fish, fritto misto and lemony roast chicken. It also works with salads that have vinaigrette, young cheeses such as ricotta or fresh goat cheese, and vegetable dishes with herbs, artichokes or asparagus. Pasta in olive oil or light tomato sauces is another natural fit. Serve it chilled, at about 8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F), which keeps the acidity lively without muting the aromas. It doesn't need decanting. Pour it into a standard white wine glass or a slightly tapered all-purpose glass, so the aromas gather without the wine warming too quickly. Whites in this style are generally best drunk young and fresh, so treat it as a drink-now bottle, not something to cellar.