I discovered my love of sheep’s cheese last year when we started making cheeseboards, and I was so excited to be introduced to 3Pecorini which includes three different sheep cheese options, Pecorino Romano P.D.O., Pecorino Sardo P.D.O., and Fiore Sardo P.D.O. All of the cheeses from 3Pecorini are produced almost exclusively in Sardinia made from the highest quality Sarda sheep’s milk.
3Pecorini Cheeses
Fiore Sardo P.D.O.
About
This cheese is considered THE cheese amongst Sardinian sheep farmers and is considered one of Sardinia’s defining agricultural products. The first varieties of Fiore Sardo were produced in the Bronze Age. It’s made from raw milk and local milk enzymes as well as lamb or kid rennet that is often handcrafted by the shepherd. It’s these aspects that give Fiore Sardo its unique flavor. The younger variety makes a delicious addition to cheeseboards and the more mature variety can be enjoyed grated over pasta dishes.
How we enjoyed our cheese…
Antipasto Pasta Salad with grated Fiore Sardo and freshly sliced rustic Italian bread
Pecorino Sardo P.D.O. (Dolce & Maturo)
About
Both of these cheeses are considered table cheese, and along with Fiore Sardo, Pecorino Sardo is also considered to be one of Sardinia’s oldest cheeses. Both of these cheeses pair well with bread, pasta, honey, and fruit (especially pears), nuts, vegetables (for a soft sweet finish), and cured meats.
If you’re thinking of adding it to a dish, it pairs quite well with an antipasto, baked pasta dishes, veggie soups, frittatas and quiches, and salad. If you’re planning to enjoy it on its own, pears, sweet grapes, and dried nuts make the ideal accompaniment.
How we enjoyed our cheese…
We featured our Pecorino Sardo Dolce on our cheeseboard (along with the Pecorino Romano) and our Pecorino Sardo Maturo made the perfect finishing touch on our Pear and Bibb Lettuce Salad with walnuts and a drizzle of Pear Balsamic.
Pecorino Romano P.D.O.
About
While Pecorino Romano’s origins begin in Rome, Sardinia is now the main hub for the production of this particular sheep’s cheese. This hard cheese which is ideal for grating on all of your favorite dishes is made from 100% fresh full-fat sheep’s milk 95% which comes from Sardia sheep. The cheese features a thin ivory or straw-yellow crust and is slightly sharp when enjoyed as a table cheese and has a more intense flavor when grated.
How we enjoyed our cheese…
Cheeseboard featuring Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Sardo Dolce, Genoa Salami, Champagne Grapes, Figs, Crisps, Honeycomb and Walnuts
Thanks to my friends at Sopexa and 3Pecorini, I was given the delicious opportunity to try out all three kinds of cheese, along with both versions of the Pecorino Sardo (Dolce and Maturo). I’ve created several different ways to enjoy each of the cheeses that I will be sharing on Wednesdays for the next three weeks, so be sure to stay tuned!
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