Pecorino Canestrato Del Pastore

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Pecorino Canestrato Del Pastore is an authentic sheep's cheese, rooted in the pastoral dairy tradition and produced by hand. With a minimum maturation of *5 days, this pecorino expresses all the freshness and delicacy of sheep's milk. Its golden crust bears the characteristic imprints of the basket, a detail that testifies to the link with the history and pastoral culture. With a balanced and slightly savoury taste, this cheese is perfect for everyday use and for those who love authentic and genuine flavours.

Milk: Sheep's milk.

Organoleptic Characteristics
Appearance: Cylindrical shape with golden crust and the typical imprints of the basket. Straw-yellow paste, compact and uniform.
Aroma: Delicate, with lactic notes and herbaceous nuances that evoke grazing.
Taste: Sweet and slightly savoury, with a fresh and harmonious taste that enhances the delicacy of sheep's milk and a persistent and delicate finish.
Texture: Compact and slightly elastic, with a soft and melting structure on the palate.
Wheel diameter: *3 cm.

Recommended Pairings
¿Honey: Eucalyptus Honey
Eucalyptus honey, with its intense and slightly balsamic aroma, contrasts pleasantly with the sweetness and delicacy of the pecorino, enhancing its lactic notes.

Pearls: White Dressing Pearls
White Dressing Pearls add a refined and slightly acidic note that balances the freshness of the pecorino, providing a pleasant aromatic complexity.

Compote: Pear and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI Compote
The sweetness of the pear compote, accompanied by the delicate acidity of the balsamic, creates a harmonious pairing with the pecorino, intensifying its herbaceous nuances.

Jelly: Raspberry Jelly
Raspberry jelly, with its light and sweet acidity, complements the fresh flavor of the cheese and adds a lively and fruity touch.

Cream: White Cream
The white cream, with its delicate and creamy taste, harmonizes perfectly with the pecorino, enriching its consistency and offering a balanced contrast of flavors.

Purissima: Wild Blueberry Purissima
The wild blueberry purissima, with its intense and slightly acidic flavor, accentuates the freshness and lightness of the cheese, giving it a sophisticated fruity nuance.

Traditional: Sav²r Modenese
Sav²r Modenese, with its intense sweetness and notes of cooked must, enhances the simplicity and genuineness of the pecorino, enriching it with a traditional touch.

Beer: Perfect with a Pilsner or a Saison beer, which complement the lactic and fresh notes of the pecorino.

Wines: It pairs well with a fresh and light white wine such as a Vermentino or a Pecorino, or with a young and fruity red such as a Cerasuolo.

Bread: Ideal with rustic bread or simple focaccia, for a traditional and genuine pairing.

Other Pairings: Excellent enjoyed pure, or with fresh fruit or seasonal vegetables. Also ideal as an ingredient in traditional pasta dishes.

Recommended Knife: A knife with a smooth, sharp blade is ideal for keeping the soft consistency of the cheese intact.