Aged Pecorino Cheese Cixerri-Il Vecchio Pastore approx. 3.6 kg Vacuum-packed

A pecorino of authentic and intense character, born from the hilly and mountainous pastures of Sardinia and carefully aged to develop a rich and aromatic flavor. Cixerri Il Vecchio Pastore is a semi-cooked paste table cheese, produced with whole sheep's milk from ewes raised wild in the hilly and mountainous pastures of Sardinia. The milk is coagulated with liquid calf rennet and selected ferments, following a process dedicated to enhancing the characteristics of the sheep's milk. The wheel is distinguished externally by its dark color, a sign of the product's bold character. Ideal maturation occurs in about 120–150 days, during which the cheese develops a compact paste, white or straw-yellow in color. On the palate, it offers a rich and harmonious flavor profile: sweet and aromatic, with a pleasant, slightly spicy note that emerges with aging. A pecorino of character, ideal for those who love the authentic and intense flavors of Sardinian tradition. Why choose it: Whole sheep's milk Ewes raised wild in the hilly and mountainous pastures of Sardinia Compact, semi-cooked paste Liquid calf rennet and selected ferments Maturation of approximately 120–150 days Dark external color Sweet and aromatic flavor Pleasant, slightly spicy note How to enjoy it Cixerri Il Vecchio Pastore is ideal served in shavings or wedges, accompanied by traditional bread and a good honey or preserves, to create a pleasant contrast between sweetness and savoriness. It is perfect for a Sardinian cheese board and to accompany structured red wines. Its compact paste also makes it excellent for grating or shaving to enrich pasta dishes and traditional recipes. Format Wheel with a diameter of about 22 cm, a side of 10–12 cm, and an approximate weight of 3–3.5 kg. Cixerri Il Vecchio Pastore: the character of Sardinian pastures captured in an aged, sweet, aromatic pecorino with a pleasant spicy note.