A half-fat hard cheese made exclusively from sheep’s milk in cylindrical blocks. According to tradition, the rind is generally dark brown in color. White to light straw yellow in color, this cheese has a hard grainy texture.
A half-fat hard cheese made exclusively from sheep’s milk in cylindrical blocks. According to tradition, the rind is generally dark brown in color. White to light straw yellow in color, this cheese has a hard grainy texture.
Price per Pound: $8.69
Weight: Approximately 4.4 pounds
Fat Content: Minimum of 36 percent
Production Period: From November to July
Ripening: At least eight months
Taste: Delicate taste when fresh; spicy and savory when aged
Production Areas: In the regions of Lazio and Sardegna
Use: Mainly used as a grating cheese in Romano and Southern Italian cuisines. It enhances any dish with its particularly pleasant scent. Pecorino Romano is one of the oldest cheeses in the world.
