Pecorino Gran Riserva

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Pecorino Gran Riserva is an excellent cooked curd cheese, produced with pasteurized sheep's milk, which respects the dairy tradition by enhancing the best qualities of sheep's milk. With a maturation that can reach *8 months, this cheese develops extraordinary organoleptic characteristics, maximizing complexity and intensity. The smooth rind, golden yellow in the young forms, evolves into a dark brown tone as the maturation progresses, giving the cheese a rustic and inviting appearance. The paste, compact and hard, straw-yellow in color, has a slight hole and becomes more crumbly as time passes. Pecorino Gran Riserva is perfect to be enjoyed at the end of a meal or as an ingredient in hot dishes, adding depth and refinement to every bite.

Milk: Pasteurized sheep.

Organoleptic Characteristics
Appearance: Cylindrical shape with a smooth rind, which varies from golden yellow in the young forms to dark brown in the advanced maturation. Straw-white paste, compact and slightly eyed.
Aroma: Sweet and aromatic in the early stages, with notes of dried fruit and herbaceous nuances that intensify with time.
Flavor: In young cheese it is sweet and aromatic, while in advanced maturation it offers marked and complex flavors, with a balance between flavor and sweetness and a persistent aftertaste.
Texture: Hard and compact, with a crumbly structure that develops with maturation.
Wheel diameter: *2 cm.

Recommended Pairings
¿Honey: Chestnut Honey
Chestnut honey, with its intense and slightly bitter notes, perfectly balances the flavor and aromatic complexity of Pecorino Gran Riserva, adding depth and an enveloping sweetness.

Pearls: White Dressing and Truffle Pearls
White Dressing and Truffle Pearls bring a sophisticated earthy note and a touch of elegance that enhances the aromatic nuances and maturation of the cheese.

Compote: Fig and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI Compote
The sweetness of the figs, combined with the acidity of the balsamic, creates a perfect contrast with the intense and robust flavor of the pecorino, making it ideal for a tasting rich in nuances.

Jelly: "Lambrusco di Modena DOP" Jelly
The fruity and slightly acidic Lambrusco jelly completes the flavor profile of the cheese by adding a lively and contrasting freshness.

Cream: Cream with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Truffle
The combination of truffle and balsamic gives a complex and aromatic touch that blends harmoniously with the robust notes of Pecorino Gran Riserva.

Purissima: Purissima di Pere
The natural and delicate sweetness of the purissima di pere enhances the savory taste of the cheese, adding a pleasant and refined contrast.

Traditional: Mostarda Fina di Carpi
The Mostarda Fina di Carpi, with its unique mustard fruit flavor, offers an intriguing accompaniment that enhances the complex profile and long maturation of the pecorino, transforming it into a rich and surprising experience.

Beer: Dark and full-bodied beer, such as a Porter or a Stout, ideal for enhancing the notes of dried fruit and the strong character of the cheese.

Wines: Structured and aged red wine, such as a Chianti Riserva or a Barolo, or an aromatic white wine such as a Vermentino di Sardegna.

Bread: Homemade bread or walnut croutons.

Other Suggestions: Perfect to enjoy on its own, accompanied by dried fruit such as walnuts or almonds, or grated on pasta or risotto dishes to enhance its intense flavor.

Recommended Knife: Almond knife, ideal for hard and compact cheeses, for a precise and clean cut.