Yes, Pecorino is also a cheese — but as a wine grape, it’s something rather special. One of Abruzzo’s most celebrated indigenous varieties, Pecorino spent decades on the verge of extinction before a handful of passionate producers rescued it and revealed its extraordinary potential. Vigneti Radica is one of the finest interpreters of the grape, farming their vineyards in the Terre di Chieti with a focus on expressing the variety’s natural character and the mineral richness of the Abruzzo terroir. This 2024 is a beautifully crafted white — the nose is fragrant and inviting, with citrus blossom, ripe lemon, and a lovely hint of tropical fruit, underpinned by delicate floral notes. On the palate it’s well-bodied and richly structured for a white wine, with a lovely natural freshness, a subtle mineral edge, and a long, clean finish. The kind of characterful, food-friendly Italian white that makes you wonder why you don’t drink more Abruzzo. Brilliant with seafood, grilled fish, or — naturally — a good piece of Pecorino cheese.