2025 Calalenta Pecorino Terre di Chieti, Fantini

• Style: Mineral, aromatic Italian white
• Taste: Stone fruit, saline character, vibrant acidity and lift
• Food: Seafood, antipasti, salads, shellfish
• Occasion: Aperitivo, summer drinking, weeknight
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Straw yellow with green-tinged edges, this Pecorino opens with pear and white stone fruit, underpinned by a saline, almost balsamic thread. On the palate it is round and soft, yet defined by vibrant acidity that dances through to the finish — a wine of genuine mineral precision and aromatic lift that builds and refreshes with every sip.

The Winery — Fantini

Founded in 1994, the Fantini group was established to produce top-quality wine from Abruzzo, expanding across Italy and its islands to create an acclaimed portfolio. Under the oversight of winemaker Alberto Antonini, the group prioritises varietal purity and exceptional value. The 2025 vintage from their Ortona vineyards benefited from winter rains and summer's alternating heat and storms, which preserved the acidity essential to this style. Grapes were immediately chilled post-crush to guard aromatics, then fermented cool in stainless steel at 12°C — a masterclass in restraint that captures freshness over oak or weight. At 13% ABV and bone-dry, it is vegan and vegetarian-friendly, with gentle ageing potential for a year or two.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the wine to reach for when you want something that tastes like the Adriatic coast — salty air, sun-warmed stone, the snap of early morning freshness. Pair it with grilled fish, shellfish risotto, or a board of antipasti on a warm evening. Its structure suits salads, light vegetable dishes, and white fish equally well, making it the ideal aperitivo or weeknight companion. Explore more from Pecorino to discover other expressions of this rare Italian white. Browse our Light & Crispy White Wine collection for further discoveries at this price point.