description Pecorino Sardo Overview
Pecorino Sardo is a protected designation of origin (PDO) cheese made from whole sheep's milk in Sardinia, Italy. It is produced in two main styles: dolce, which is aged for 20 to 60 days and has a mild, sweet flavor, and maturo, which is aged for over two months and develops a harder, sharper, and more granular texture. The cheese has been crafted on the island using traditional methods for centuries and is commonly grated over pasta or enjoyed as a table cheese.
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What is the difference between Pecorino Sardo Dolce and Maturo?
Dolce is the younger style, aged for less than about two months, with a soft, mild and elastic paste. Maturo ages longer and becomes firmer, sharper and more suitable for grating.
Is Pecorino Sardo the same cheese as Pecorino Romano?
No, Pecorino Sardo is a protected Sardinian cheese made in Dolce and Maturo forms. Pecorino Romano is typically harder and saltier, and although much of it is produced in Sardinia, it follows a separate PDO specification.
What milk is used for Pecorino Sardo?
It is made from whole sheep's milk produced in Sardinia. The cheese's PDO rules tie its production and maturation to the island.
Can Pecorino Sardo be used for grating over pasta?
Mature Pecorino Sardo works well as a grating cheese because aging gives it a hard texture and pronounced sheep's-milk flavor. The younger Dolce style is better sliced for a cheese board or melted into a dish.
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