A little sweet, a little fiery, totally moreish.

From the hills of Amatrice in Lazio comes this young sheep’s milk pecorino, speckled with red chilli flakes. You can spot them before you even cut in: the golden rind carries the ribbed pattern of the traditional baskets the cheese is shaped in, flecked with bright red chilli.

Inside, the white paste is scattered with tiny eyes and fiery red flakes. A short maturation gives it an intense aroma and a bold flavour: the sweet, milky richness of the sheep’s milk meets a gentle, warming chilli heat in every bite.

Enjoy it with: fresh pears, a drizzle of honey (the sweet and spicy combination is irresistible) or a few figs, and a glass of Italian red, of course! It’s also delicious grated over pasta for a little kick.

Add a bottle of red ($35 value). Let us know in the notes if you have a preferred wine varietal!