Walnut-Aged Pecorino 550g

Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Online - The Ancient Cheese Craft of Tuscan Tradition | Directly from Siena

Buy authentic Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves directly from Salumeria Toscana - artisan Tuscan sheep's cheese, aged for 2 months wrapped in walnut leaves according to one of the oldest and most fascinating cheese-making techniques of the Tuscan farmhouse tradition. Vacuum-packed, guaranteed cold chain delivered to your door across the UK and Europe within 48/72 hours.

🧀 Ageing in Walnut Leaves - An Ancient Art

Ageing in walnut leaves is one of the oldest cheese-making practices of the Italian farmhouse tradition. The walnut leaves are not merely decorative - they play an active and decisive role in the maturation process of the cheese.

The natural tannins contained in the walnut leaves act as natural preservatives, protecting the rind of the cheese during ageing. The moisture retained by the leaves creates an ideal microclimate around the form, slowing moisture loss and promoting a slow, complex aromatic development. The result is a characteristic rind - dark, fragrant, with earthy and vegetal notes - enclosing a white, compact inner paste with a more intense flavour than conventionally aged pecorino.

Two months of patience, walnut leaves and the mastery of Tuscan cheese-makers: these are the ingredients of a cheese you will not find in any supermarket.

📋 Technical Specifications - Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves

🔪 How to Enjoy and Use It - The Tuscan Tradition

Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves calls for a different approach than a fresh pecorino or a conventionally aged DOP. The ageing technique creates a product with a dual personality: the fragrant outer walnut-leaf rind and the more delicate inner paste.

Serving temperature: Remove the cheese from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. At 16-20°C the paste softens, the fats melt and the aromatic bouquet of the walnut leaves becomes fully perceptible.

Cutting: Cut into wedges or slices that are not too thin - the compact paste holds well under a knife. A border of rind on the slice can be left for those who wish to taste its aroma, though it need not be eaten.

Classic accompaniments:

• 🍯 Chestnut honey - the most intense honey of the Tuscan tradition, the only one that holds its own against the savouriness of aged pecorino
• 🍇 Grape mustard - the sweet-sharp flavour of grape balances the decisive taste perfectly
• 🥜 Toasted walnuts - to reinforce the aromatic theme of the ageing
• 🫒 Tuscan olives in brine - the savoury-fatty contrast is one of the most appreciated on Tuscan cheese boards

In the kitchen:

• 🥗 Shaved over a rocket and pear salad - one of the classics of modern Tuscan cuisine
• 🍝 Grated over truffle pasta - the savouriness of the aged pecorino enhances the earthy truffle notes
• 🫕 Pecorino and walnut risotto - stirred in at the end of cooking with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and toasted walnuts
• 🧺 Premium cheese boards - the absolute star of any Tuscan artisan cheese selection

🍷 Wine Pairing - The Tuscan Table

Related products:

• 🧀 Mini Pecorino Rosso Colline Maremmane — for a cheese board featuring two completely different Tuscan pecorini in technique and character
• 🧀 Aged Pecorino Toscano DOP Stagionato — to discover how conventional ageing changes the aromatic profile of Tuscan pecorino
• 🥩 Tuscan Cured Ham Prosciutto Toscano — the classic pairing for antipasti and cheese and charcuterie boards of the Sienese tradition

Wines:

• 🍷 Brunello di Montalcino - the great Tuscan red par excellence, stands up to the complexity of walnut-leaf-aged pecorino
• 🍷 Morellino di Scansano - more accessible than Brunello, equally suited to characterful cheeses
• 🍷 Vin Santo Toscano - for an extraordinary sweet-savoury pairing: Vin Santo with pecorino and honey is one of the most iconic experiences of the Tuscan table

🚚 Delivery to the UK and Europe

Delivery costs:

• Under 5 kg - £15
• 5-10 kg  £25
• Over 10 kg £31 

Vacuum-packed · Refrigerated shipping  · Delivery across the UK and Europe.

🧠 FAQ - Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves

Are the walnuts inside the cheese or only on the outside? The walnuts are not incorporated into the inner paste - the cheese is wrapped in external walnut leaves during ageing. The leaves transfer their aromas and natural tannins to the rind over the 2-month maturation period, creating a unique aromatic profile without altering the inner paste. Those expecting walnuts in the paste will instead find something more refined: a cheese that speaks of walnut through its fragrance and rind.

What is the difference compared to other Tuscan pecorini? Ageing in walnut leaves is one of the rarest and most traditional techniques in Tuscan cheese-making. Compared to Aged Pecorino Toscano DOP Stagionato - conventionally aged - this pecorino has a darker, more fragrant rind with earthy and vegetal notes from the leaves. Compared to Mini Pecorino Rosso Colline Maremmane - 40 days ageing - this product has 2 months of maturation: a more decisive flavour and firmer structure.

Does it contain walnuts as an allergen? Yes - the prolonged contact with walnut leaves during ageing classifies this product as containing nuts (walnuts). Those with nut allergies should take care.

Does it work well as a gift? It is one of the most appreciated products in high-quality Tuscan gift hampers - its artisan origin, rare technique and 550 g format make it a gourmet gift of great impact. Contact us for personalised gift packaging.