Pecorino or ewes milk cheese is the ancestor of all the ‘grana’ family, each region developing a specific name attached to this generic style. Pecorino Romano was originally made close to Rome but as demand grew it spread to Sardinia.
Made for 9 months of the year between November and June it has a thin natural rind embossed with a sheep’s head to verify authenticity. The pale white interior has a moist crumbly texture with a characteristic perfume and sweet, slightly sharp salty taste.