“Pizzichino” – Piquant Pecorino Cheese aged RESERVE
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Every cheese has a name, which is chosen carefully. For this pecorino “RESERVE” best represents it as it is aged for up to a year, quite a long period for pecorino cheese. PIZZICHINO is never the same, the savoury, spicy and pungent flavour varies every time, typical of artisanal cheeses
Pasteurized sheep MILK, live milk enzymes, rennet, salt
SHAPE: cylindrical, with slightly rounded sides, about 12 cm thick and the flat surfaces are about 18-20 cm in diameter.
EXTERNAL FEATURES: the rind is hard and dark brown and shows the typical basket weave marks due to the draining mould.
INTERNAL FEATURES: the straw-yellow cheese paste is hard and compact, but crumbly. The undercrust is thick with evenly distributed eyes ranging in size from a pinhead to a grain of rice.
ODOR: it has hints of nuts, walnuts and broth as well as clear sheep and barn scents.
FLAVOUR: it is intense and quite spicy, very tasty, pleasant and tempting. Long persistence.
- Food pairings:
Versatile in the kitchen, great for a variety of recipes. Ideal on a cheese platter, with aperitif, and with cold cuts.
- Wine pairings:
Pairs well with wines like Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, Sassicaia, Amarone, and other great wines.
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Unit of measurement
Kilo
Package Type
Without wrapping
Weight per piece
approx. 8 / 9 kg
Pieces per box
1 shape
Storage conditions
Refrigerate from +4°C to +8°C
Transportation
Refrigerated from 0°C to +8°C
Product life in sealed package
approx. 120 days
Minimum order quantity
1 shape
Average nutritional values
per 100 g of product
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