PDO Seasoned Tuscan Pecorino

Pecorino Toscano DOP Stagionato - a sheep's cheese aged for more than 180 days.

Produced in Val D'Orcia under the strict supervision of the Consortium Pecorino Toscano.

It is one of the most famous Tuscan excellences in the world.

The Aged Tuscan Cheese is produced exclusively with sheep's milk from Tuscan pastures, according to an ancient tradition.

Professionalism, respect for raw materials and the Tuscan dairy tradition, give life to a pecorino of inimitable quality.

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It is characterized by a sweet and balanced flavor, not too savory or spicy.

Due to the use of veal rennet and salting which lasts for a shorter period than other cheeses of the same type.

This Cacio Toscano DOP Stagionato has a golden crust, a firm texture and a nutty flavor.

It goes particularly well with pears, figs, honey and jams.

Do not miss this fantastic Pecorino Toscano DOP Seasoned!

Add it to your cart now and we will deliver it to you within 48 hours!

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Pecorino toscano history

Already in Etruscan and Roman times, sheep farming was a very widespread activity, which gave rise to centuries AD dairy productions, with traditions and products that have come down to our days.

Pliny the Elder already spoke of Tuscan cheese in his work "Naturalis Historia", citing a cheese produced in the city of Luni:

today's Lunigiana, known by the name of "Lunense", praised for its particular goodness.

In the fifteenth century we have news of the Pecorino Toscano mentioned with the name of "cacio marzolino".

In reference to the production period that went from March to the end of the spring period.

This cheese was also very popular with famous people, such as Lorenzo Il Magnifico. Also in the 15th century, the "Marzolino d’Etruria" was celebrated as one of the best cheeses in the area.

Pecorino Toscano Characteristics 

the Pecorino Stagionato Toscano is produced with sheep's milk coming from pastures in the Tuscany region.

Or from other neighboring territories included in its own specification. Rich in tradition, it is famous all over the world for its fresh and gentle flavor.

When young, under the white-brown rind, this charming cheese has a sweet taste and a milky aroma.

Quality that loses during maturation in favor of a more intense and structured taste that gives it a surprising aromatic complexity.

Undoubtedly the aging makes this incredible cheese, which apparently seems simple, a greatness in the quality of its raw materials, and all the passion in the art of its production.

Good in itself as a table cheese, it finds endless possibilities to taste it, in appetizers, enhancing it with honey, jam and caramelized fruit.

OR in delicious salads with the addition of an extra virgin olive oil or finally grated in a first course.

 According to the specification, PDO aged Pecorino Toscano cheese can be produced and aged in the area of origin:

with milk produced from flocks raised in the PDO territory, milk from the native Massese breed or from the imported Comisana and Sarda breeds.

The variety of herbs present in the Tuscan pastures give special qualities to the milk, thus helping to create a balanced and harmonious cheese.

The shape of Seasoned Pecorino Toscano PDO is cylindrical with convex sides.

The wheels must have a diameter between 15 and 22 cm, a height of 7 to 11 cm and a weight between 0.75 and 3.50 kg.

Each wheel must bear the trademark of the protection consortium, in ink on the soft cheese, hot on the semi-hard cheese.

Know that DOP aged pecorino toscani is placed in special food-grade polystyrene boxes.

And then in our personalized cardboard box for shipping, so as to guarantee the right conservation during delivery.

Seasoned Pecorino DOP Production techniques

Our aged Pecorino Toscano DOP is produced following tradition but with the help of modern technologies:

the milk is coagulated at a temperature of 33-38 ° C with calf's rennet, possibly the addition of native lactic ferments coming from the library of the Consorzio Tutela Pecorino Toscano DOP is allowed.

After breaking, the curd is placed inside the forms to allow the whey to be lost, the forms are then left to rest in specific "hot chambers".

Through heat and humidity they continue to lose whey, subsequently salting is carried out which can be carried out dry or in brine.

At this point the maturation process begins, at least 20 days for the aged Tuscan Pecorino Toscano with a soft texture and 4 months for the Pecorino Toscano with a semi-hard texture.

the whole wheel of Pecorino Toscano DOP is about 2.6 kg.

We have chosen 1.3 kg that is half a wheel as quantity but if you want to buy a whole wheel just select 2 kg of quantity.

You can also specify to receive two vacuum-packed pieces instead of a whole wheel.

If you want a softer Pecorino Toscano DOP, buy fresh Pecorino Toscano DOP from Salumeria Toscana Shop

Fresh Tuscan meat can only be shipped by respecting all the rules on fresh meat.

Delivery times vary depending on the destination area from 24 to 72 hours from the time of collection at the warehouse which will be on Monday or Tuesday.

Shipping costs:

In Italy they are 15 € 

Free in Italy for orders over € 150

 

SHIPPING with Express Courier ITALY € 7.90 or free in Italy for orders over € 69 only for cured meats, cheeses, hams, wine.

 

EUROPEAN AND EXTRA EU SHIPPING calculated at the time of the order

by weight.

 

FULFILLMENT OF THE ORDER
We will process your order in 1 working days from receipt of payment, within the limits of stock availability. In the event that one or more items are not immediately available, we will notify you immediately and we will agree with you the possibility of a partial shipment.

SHIPMENT
Once payment is received, we will entrust your goods to the Express Courier, whose approximate delivery times are 1/2 working days after collection, in most Italian locations. For delivery times you will not have to consider Saturdays and holidays. Any delays occurring to the Courier during transport are not our responsibility and cannot constitute grounds for withdrawal or give the right to compensation.

DELIVERY
Your products will be delivered during office hours, to the address you have indicated in the order form: since it is not possible to agree on a precise delivery time with the Express Courier, we recommend that you use an address where someone is always present for the withdraw. Remember to indicate exactly both the house number and the post code of your area and that the name you have indicated to us must always coincide with the name or number shown on the intercom. When you collect the goods, always check that the number of packages shown on the transport document coincides with those ordered and that the packages delivered to you are intact.

NO WITHDRAWAL
However, if at the time of delivery you or your representative were absent, the Express Courier will leave a non-delivery notice through which you can request the free return of the shipment, according to the methods indicated in the notice, within the following 3 days. If the goods are not collected at the second passage, the Express Courier will keep the goods in storage at its warehouse for three days. We hope that you will collect the goods: otherwise, we will be forced, with regret, to charge you the additional costs for failure to collect the shipment.

SUPPORT
For any inconvenience related to your shipments, you can contact our assistance service (salumeriatoscanadop@gmail.com), which will help you in solving problems.