Pecorino Senese

Pecorino Senese is a semi-mature cheese, produced exclusively with sheep's milk from the province of Siena, an area renowned for the quality of its pastures and its ancient cheese-making tradition. This pecorino has a pearly white paste, compact and soft, enclosed in a rind treated with tomato concentrate that gives it an amber red color and an unmistakable aroma. Its flavor is intense and multifaceted, evoking the traditions of the Sienese land and making it easily recognizable and appreciated.

Milk: Sheep, exclusively from the province of Siena.

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Cylindrical shape with amber red rind, treated with tomato concentrate. Pearly white paste, compact and uniform.
• Aroma: Intense, with fresh lactic notes and light fruity nuances given by the tomato concentrate.
• Flavor: Rich and intense, with a balance between flavor and sweetness, ideal for those looking for a strong and authentic flavor.
• Texture: Semi-mature, compact but soft, with a structure that melts pleasantly on the palate.

Wheel diameter: 13 cm.

Recommended Pairings

• Honey: Linden Honey

Linden honey, with its delicate and fresh notes, balances the flavor and intensity of the Pecorino Senese, enhancing the authentic flavor of the Sienese land.

• Pearls: Pearls with White Dressing

The pearls with white dressing, with their freshness and balanced acidity, add a lively contrast to the sweetness of the soft Pecorino paste, making the tasting more dynamic.

• Compote: Compote of Onions and "Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI"

The compote of onions and balsamic vinegar gives sweetness and a hint of acidity to the cheese, amplifying the ripe and fruity notes of the tomato crust.

• Gelatin: "Lambrusco di Modena DOP" jelly

The Lambrusco jelly, with its fruity and slightly sweet taste, complements the aromatic nuances of the Pecorino and adds a refined sweetness.

• Cream: Cream with "Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI" and Truffle

This cream brings a combination of sweetness, acidity and an earthy touch from the truffle to the Pecorino, creating a pairing that enhances the complex nuances of the cheese.

• Purissima: Purissima di Mirtilli Selvatici

The purissima di mistilli selvatici, with its intense and slightly acidic flavor, contrasts nicely with the Pecorino, accentuating the lactic and fruity notes of the cheese.

• Traditional: Savòr Modenese

Savòr Modenese, with its rich tradition and the intense flavors of must and fruit, pairs nicely with Pecorino Senese, evoking a historic and authentic taste that celebrates Italian tradition.

Beer: Craft amber beer, with a light note of malt, which enhances the fruity nuances and the strong character of the cheese.

Wines: Light and fruity red wine, such as a young Chianti, or an aromatic white wine such as a Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Bread: Unsalted Tuscan bread or rustic focaccia, to enhance the flavor of the pecorino.

Other Suggestions: Perfect on its own, with fresh vegetables or as an ingredient in traditional Tuscan dishes, to enrich each recipe with a genuine and authentic touch.

Recommended Knife: Smooth-bladed knife, perfect for clean and precise cuts that preserve the consistency of the pecorino.