Pecorino Toscano Stagionato DOP

Product Description

Pecorino Toscano Stagionato DOP is a cheese with Protected Designation of Origin, produced exclusively with sheep's milk and appreciated for its intense and fragrant flavor, never spicy. The maturation gives it a compact consistency and a rich flavor, making it versatile in the kitchen. Ideal with grilled vegetables and mixed meats, it is also excellent grated on fresh pasta with meat sauce, adding a tasty and aromatic note.

Milk: Sheep.

Organoleptic Characteristics
Appearance: Cylindrical shape with dark natural rind. Straw-white paste, compact and uniform.
Aroma: Fragrant and intense, with notes of matured sheep's milk and light herbaceous nuances.
Flavor: Rich and full, with a balance between sweetness and flavor that intensifies with maturation.
Consistency: Compact and slightly crumbly, ideal for both slicing and grating.
Wheel diameter: *8 cm.

Recommended Pairings
¿Honey: Strawberry Tree Honey
The strawberry tree honey, with its slightly bitter taste and aromatic notes, pairs perfectly with the rich and structured taste of the aged pecorino, creating a sophisticated contrast that enhances the complexity of the cheese.

Pearls: Pearls with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Truffle
The balsamic vinegar and truffle pearls add an elegant and deep note, which complements the flavor of the pecorino with a refined and persistent touch.

Compote: Compote of Onions and "Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI"
The sweetness of the caramelized onions with the acidity of the balsamic vinegar offers a rich and tasty combination, perfectly balancing the saltiness of the pecorino.

Gelatin: Gelatin with "Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI"
This jelly adds a sweet and sour touch that enhances the intense notes of the pecorino, creating a persistent and complex combination of flavors.

Cream: Cream with "Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI" and Truffle
The combination of truffle and balsamic vinegar offers a deep and enveloping taste, which enriches the nuances of the aged pecorino with an earthy and fragrant note.

Purissima: Purissima di Pere
The natural sweetness of the pears blends harmoniously with the strong flavor of the pecorino, adding freshness and a touch of delicacy to the palate.

Traditional: Mostarda Fina di Carpi
The mostarda, with its fruity sweetness and a hint of spiciness, marries beautifully with the aged pecorino, offering a unique and stimulating combination.

Beer: Amber or dark beer, such as an Amber Ale, to accompany the robust notes of the cheese.

Wines: Structured red wine, such as a Chianti Classico or a Brunello di Montalcino, or an aromatic white wine such as a Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Bread: Homemade bread or herb focaccia, to accompany the rich flavor of the cheese.

Other Suggestions: Perfect on its own, accompanied by grilled vegetables or mixed meats, or grated on fresh pasta dishes to enhance the flavor of the meat sauce.

Recommended Knife: Almond knife, ideal for aged cheeses to obtain a precise and clean cut.