Semi-Seasoned Pienza Pecorino

The production area for this Tuscan Pienza pecorino is the surrounding area of the “Crete Senesi,” low rounded hills that offer poor but excellent pastures for sheep. Semi-aged red Pecorino di Pienza is colored with tomato juice as a protective coating. Pecorino di Pienza is among the most widely used in the processing of Fossa cheese from Sogliano al Rubicone.

Calf rennet is used to produce it instead of kid rennet, which is why it is not as piquant as other types of pecorino. The wheels are aged in oak barrels, which give the cheese hints of marc. Semi-aged pecorino (2 to 5 months) has a rounded flavor.

• Type: Raw paste
• Texture: Soft
• Rind: Natural
• Color: Straw yellow
• Flavor: Sweet
• Aroma: Intense

Chef’s Advice

Pair with full-bodied, aged red wines, Spicy pear and quince mostarda. To be melted on Tuscan “sciocco” bread.

Origin

Arona ITALY

Typology

Semi-seasoned Pienza Pecorino

Packaging

1,5 kg