Pecorino foja de noce
This pecorino is aged for several weeks between fresh walnut leaves.
The wheels and leaves are alternated in layers in special barrels.
The maturing process can continue for several more months, leaving the pecorino wrapped in the leaves.
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Characteristics
Region
Milk Origin
Appearance
straw-yellow, compact paste, with almost no holes
Taste
intense and sweet, with the aroma of walnut leaves
Pairings
Full-bodied red wines, spicy pumpkin mustard, Tuscan bread
Technical specifications
| Milk | sheep's milk, whole milk |
|---|---|
| Processing | artisanal |
| Cheese paste | pressed |
| Salting | dry |
| Seasoning | minimum 40 days |
| Production | Summer |
| Fat | 40% Mgss |
| Weight | 1-2 kg |
| Diameter | variable |
| Producers | Montefeltro dairies |
| Whole Cheese Code | n/a |
| Cutted Cheese Code | n/a |
