Indulge in the Pecorino Trio – a gourmet assortment of three imported Italian pecorino cheeses, each with its own distinctive character and centuries of tradition.
The Pecorino Trio
Elevate your cheese board with this curated selection of Italy’s finest sheep’s milk cheeses. The Pecorino Trio brings together three celebrated varieties, offering a journey through Italy’s diverse culinary regions: Kit also comes with Chef Laura's Culinary Companion Cards, which provides an overview of the cheeses and their unique qualities as well as how to enjoy them and pairing/serving suggestions
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Pecorino Romano – Classic, Bold, salty, and savory, this ancient cheese was once a staple for Roman legionnaires. Aged in limestone caves in Rome creating its signature sharp flavor, making it perfect for grating over pasta or enjoying with robust wines.
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Pecorino Toscano – From the Tuscan Region of Italy- Smooth and balanced, with a creamy and gentle nuttiness and grassy undertones. A versatile table cheese, it pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, honey, or charcuterie. It is equally prized as a grating cheese, enhaching soups, stews, pasta, or risotto.
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Pecorino Calabrese – From the Calabria region of Italy- Rustic and hearty, Aged the longest of the Pecorino trio, with a distinct nuttiness, and crumbly dry texture. Excellent melting cheese and easy to grate over fresh pasta. Strong flavor profile pairs well with peppers, eggplant, and spicy Calabrian chili and hearty red sauces. Ideal for those who love a cheese with personality and depth.
Together, these three cheeses create an authentic assortment that showcases the rich diversity and artisan cheesemaking of pecorino across Italy.
Unlike mass produced cheese, each Pecorino varietal is hand cut from whole wheels. Each hand cut artisanal cheese will vary in weight. Each cheese will weight approximately 0.35 to 0.75 lbs. The total weight of the Pecorino Trio Sampler will meet or exceed 1.3 total lbs,