Type
It is soft or semi-hard and made exclusively from sheep’s milk. The cheese is cylindrical and the colour of its rind ranges from yellow to deep-yellow if the cheese is of the soft variety. The colour of the paste ranges from white with a hint of yellow if soft, to pale yellow if semi-hard. The taste is fragrant, savoury and distinctive.

Use
Table cheese. Very nice if accompanied with fresh broad beans.

How to store
This pecorino will keep in the fridge for up to a month if wrapped tightly in foil.

A brief history
In the fifteenth century, Pecorino Toscano, then known as “Cacio Marzolino” or “March cheese” because its production traditionally began in March and continued all Spring, was much appreciated by illustrious figures such as Pope Pius Piccolomini and Lorenzo the Magnificent.

Production area
The beautiful Siena province, in Tuscany.

Producer
Our Pecorino di Siena is produced by using traditional techniques in its typical production area and its producers are specially selected by "Il Casale di Parma". This is a family-owned company with almost one hundred years of experience in the production of Italian charcuterie and cheese.