Pecorino Al Tartufo Cheese
6lbs of wheels

Pecorino Al Tartufo is Pecorino Toscano cheese with large flakes of earthy black truffle imbedded in it. Pecorino Toscano is a semi-hard pressed cheese made with 100% sheep’s milk. Sheep’s milk contains high levels of butterfat so this cheese has a rich flavor and can occasionally weep at room temperature. This is not an indication that something is wrong with the cheese, but rather a sign that it is truly a 100% sheep’s milk cheese. Some non-toscano pecorino cheeses are a blend of sheep’s and cow’s milk and are not nearly as rich.

Applications: Italians rarely cook with Pecorino Toscano, preferring instead to serve it as part of a meal. It can be served with prosciutto, roasted peppers, porcini mushrooms (or perhaps shaved over porcini mushroom agnolotti pasta), and Chianti.

For a special treat drizzle thin slices with acacia honey (go all out by using some of our white truffle acacia honey)

How to Store and Share: After opening, store your Pecorino Al Tartufo wrapped in a layer of wax paper and a layer of plastic wrap to help retain moisture. If it still appears to be drying out, put it in an airtight container with a damp towel, rewetting the towel as needed.

Origin: Siena, Italy

Specifications: Each order of Pecorino Tartufello is for three 2lb, wheels.

Shipping Method: Fedex Overnight

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