Lecinaro is an ancient black grape variety from southern Lazio, associated primarily with the province of Frosinone and the winemaking traditions of the Val di Comino and the Valle del Liri. Its origins are not documented with certainty, but its cultivation in southern Lazio has been recorded for centuries and the variety is described in the 1878 Bullettino Ampelografico. The name may derive from ‘Lecena’, a dialect term referring to the wild plum, due to the similarity in the shape of the berry, which is also known locally as Lecina. The vine has medium vigour and thrives in well-exposed, hilly areas, adapting well to the soils of the Frusinate region. The leaf is medium-sized, pentagonal and generally five-lobed, though sometimes seven-lobed, with a dark green, blistered upper surface. The bunch is medium-sized, conical, with one or more wings and moderately compact; the berry, medium-long and elliptical, has a thick, blue-black and very pruinose skin, with juicy flesh. The wine is characterised by its ruby-red colour, often enhanced by violet hues, and by a fruity and floral bouquet, with hints of ripe fruit. On the palate, it is harmonious, rounded, well-structured and with balanced tannins; it can be enjoyed whilst young and has the potential to develop well over time. Its recent rediscovery and inclusion in the varietal registers have helped to enhance its oenological identity.