Pecorino Sardo P.D.O. Maturo
P.D.O. Cheese
Size (average)
Weight: 3,2 Kg
Base: 10-11 cm
Diameter: 20 cm
Seasoning
Minimum 60 days
Available formats
Whole wheel, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 300 gr
Description
Pecorino Sardo cheese is made with whole milk of ewes exclusively reared in Sardinia, and is available in two different varieties: dolce (mild) and maturo (mature). Pecorino Sardo Maturo undergoes a longer seasoning period – minimum 60 days – and needs special premises which have to be equipped with instruments for controlling temperature and humidity. When long-seasoned, its colour tends to dark brown. It has a sharp and pleasantly spicy taste. The texture, which may be white or slightly straw-coloured, is hard and compact with sparse holes.
Suggested wine: Cannonau di Sardegna
Ingredients
Pasteurized ewe’s MILK
Salt
Calf rennet
Treatment and allergens
Rind : Preservatives E202, E235 and E150d - Inedible rind
Allergens: Milk
Texture
OUTSIDE
Shape: Cylindrical shape with a straight sides and flat places
Rind: Smooth and thin
Colour: Tends to dark brown
INSIDE
Colour: White or slightly straw-coloured
Holes: Sparse whole holes
Texture: Hard and compact
Flavour and aroma
Flavour And Aroma: Vegetale flavour, aromatic