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A rustic organic smoked pecorino made by the shepards from the island of Sardinia in Southern Italy. It has a subtle, smoky, rustic flavour and round grassy, slightly sheepy notes to finish. During maturation the texture becomes firm and slightly crumbly. A member of the Slow Food Presidio. Ideal to serve with antipasti platters, or on a cheese board with our Brezzo Chestnut Honey.
Region: Sardinia, Italy
Milk: Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
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