“Foglia Noce” – Pecorino Refined with Walnut leaves in “orci”
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Walnut gives a distinctive either intense or delicate aroma and at the end of the refining period that is what can be truly appreciated when tasting this sheep milk cheese. The Affineur decides on quantity of walnut leaves, refining period, micro-climate and other elements to reach an unforgettable end result.
Some legends say that walnut leaf pecorino was created when tenant farmers and shepherds hid the cheese from landowners, to avoid dividing it with them. In fact, they would hide the cheese in old terracotta “ziri” (big terracotta olive oil containers) and cover them with walnut leaves.
This preservation process which has now become a refining process was one of the ways used in the past to preserve cheese for a longer period. Walnut leaves placed in these sealed terracotta containers prevented the cheese from dehydrating. When cheese makers did not have grottoes or other appropriate places in which to age the cheese, they looked for alternative ways of preservation using what they could and what nature offered. Walnut leaves confer a strong and particular flavour to Pecorino.
Pasteurized sheep MILK, live milk enzymes, rennet, salt. ALLERGENS: MILK and MILK protein
- Food pairings:
Ideal on a cheese platter, as antipasto, or for a tasting of pecorino cheeses.
- Wine pairings:
Best with full-bodied and well-structured red wines.
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Unit of measurement
Kilo
Package Type
Vacuum, sealed
Weight per piece
1200 grams
Pieces per box
Storage conditions
Refrigerate from 0°C to +4°C
Transportation
Refrigerated from 0°C to +4°C
Product life in sealed package
90 days
Minimum order quantity
1 box
Valori nutrizionali medi
per 100 gr di prodotto
Etichettatura Ambientale
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