Pecorino Val d’Orcia
The production of this pecorino is limited by the availability of milk from the municipality of Pienza and the Val d’Orcia.
The maturation period is relatively short.
The cheese is soft and has a sweet flavour.
The crust is treated with tomato paste.
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Characteristics
Region
Milk Origin
Appearance
Soft, straw-yellow paste with slight holes
Flavor
Intense but sweet, not spicy
Pairings
Val d’Orcia white wines, fig jam, acacia honey, and Belgian beers
Technical specifications
| Milk | pasteurized sheep's milk |
|---|---|
| Processing | artisanal |
| Cheese paste | pressed |
| Salting | dry |
| Seasoning | minimum 20 days |
| Production | all year round |
| Fat | 45% Mgss |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Diameter | diameter 10-15 cm, h. 5-8 |
| Producers | Siena dairies |
| Whole Cheese Code | 7900043 |
| Cutted Cheese Code | n/a |
