Description
Typical of sardinian cheesemaking tradition, Pecorino is a semi-hard cheese that can be enjoyed both as a table cheese and grated.
Made with whole sheep’s milk from free-range flocks grazing on the hilly and mountainous pastures of Sardegna, it encapsulates the authentic flavor of its land of origin.
🧾 Characteristics:
– Semi-cooked cheese made with whole sheep’s milk
– White paste, tending toward straw yellow; compact and slightly grainy
– Strong and pleasantly piquant flavor
– Dark-colored rind, typical of sardinian Pecorino
🍽️ Culinary uses
– Excellent to enjoy on its own as a table cheese
– Perfect grated over pasta dishes, soups, and broths
– Ideal paired with rustic bread and traditional cured meats
– A fine addition to mixed cheese boards for appetizers or rustic dinners
🍷 Suggested pairings:
– Well-structured sardinian red wines such as Cannonau or Monica
– Dry, mineral white wines
– Also excellent with chestnut honey or fig jam
Storage: Store in the refrigerator at +4°C. Once opened, wrap in plastic wrap or a cotton cloth and consume within a few days.


