Pecorino Imperatore

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Pecorino Imperatore is a cheese with great character, produced with only sheep's milk and enriched by expert maturation, which gives the product a strong and authentic taste. The slightly crumbly, straw-colored paste offers a pleasant consistency on the palate, making this pecorino an excellent choice for lovers of intense and genuine flavors. Handcrafted and cared for down to the smallest details, Pecorino Imperatore represents a dairy excellence that expresses all the quality of sheep's milk.

Milk: Sheep.

Organoleptic Characteristics
Appearance: Cylindrical shape with a thick and rustic crust. Straw-colored paste, slightly crumbly, with a homogeneous consistency.
Aroma: Intense and characteristic of sheep's milk, with herbaceous notes and a light cellar nuance that recalls the maturation.
Flavor: Decisive and authentic, with a balance between flavor and sweetness that gives the cheese a rich and persistent flavor.
Texture: Slightly crumbly, with a compact structure that melts pleasantly on the palate.
Wheel diameter: *5 cm.

Recommended Pairings
¿Honey: Eucalyptus Honey
Eucalyptus honey, with its slightly balsamic flavor and intense sweetness, balances the robustness of Pecorino Imperatore, enhancing the cheese's savory notes with a complex and deep nuance.

Pearls: Pearls with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Truffle
The pearls with truffle and balsamic vinegar offer an explosion of earthy and acidic flavors, which enrich the bold profile of Pecorino Imperatore and add a sophisticated note.

Compote: Compote of Onions and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI
The sweetness of the onions and the acidity of the balsamic vinegar create an intense contrast with the full flavor of the cheese, enhancing its robust profile with a balanced pairing.

Gelatin: Lambrusco di Modena DOP Gelatin
The Lambrusco jelly, with its fruity and slightly sweet notes, blends perfectly with the intense nuances of Pecorino Imperatore, adding a touch of freshness to the palate.

Cream: Modena PGI Balsamic Vinegar and Truffle Cream
The truffle and balsamic vinegar cream enriches the cheese with a velvety and umami note, ideal for enhancing the robust and complex character of this pecorino.

Purissima: Pear Purissima
The pear purissima, with its sweet and delicate taste, balances the savouriness of Pecorino Imperatore, offering a refined and harmonious contrast.

Traditional: Mostarda Fina di Carpi
The mostarda fina di Carpi, with its mix of mustarded fruit and cooked must, adds a touch of intensity and spicy sweetness, enhancing the strong personality of Pecorino Imperatore for a complex and enveloping taste experience.

Beer: Amber and structured beer, like a Belgian Dubbel, to enhance the aromatic complexity of the cheese.

Wines: Structured red wine, like a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo or a Chianti Classico, or an aromatic white like a Vermentino.

Bread: Rustic bread or herb focaccia.

Other Suggestions: Excellent to enjoy on its own, accompanied by walnuts or almonds, or used to enrich first courses and risottos, adding a touch of depth and flavor.

Recommended Knife: Drop knife, ideal for hard and crumbly cheeses, to obtain clean and precise cuts without crumbling the paste.