DeLallo Imported Italian Pecorino Romano (D.O.P.) Wedge is a classic Italian sheeps’ milk cheese that can be grated over pasta, added to recipes or featured on charcuterie boards and cheese plates. Made in its birthplace of Sardinia, Italy, our Pecorino Romano is aged for over 5 months to give it a firm, dense texture and a distinct flavor that can be described as tangy, salty and almost spicy. It pairs up well with sweet ingredients like dried or fresh pears, apricots, honey and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze. This classic Italian table cheese is a staple is a D.O.P. certified food item that is authenticated by the European Union.
- Made in its birthplace of Sardinia, Italy.
- Sheep’s milk cheese aged for over 5 months.
- Complex flavor profile: salty, nutty, tangy and slightly spicy.
- Pecorino Romano is a hard cheese with a texture perfect for grating and shaving.
- Authentic cheese that is D.O.P. certified.
- Gourmet cheese for featuring on charcuterie boards and cheese plates.
- Staple Italian table cheese.
- Non-GMO.
- No artificial colors or preservatives.
- Gluten free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Pecorino Romano cheese is a versatile table cheese with a texture perfect for grating or shaving over pasta dishes, soups, pizzas, salads and more. Serve it grated or shaved alongside pasta, salads and more. Add a burst of sharp, salty goodness to risotto recipes, pizzas and classic Italian dishes like Cacio e Pepe and Spaghetti alla Carbonara. Pecorino Romano can be served alongside Italian cheeses, cured meats, olives and other antipasto favorites as a charcuterie and cheese board feature. This tangy, salty Italian cheese is complemented well by sweet flavors like fresh fruit, honey or a generous drizzle of Balsamic Cheese Glaze.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Pecorino Romano?
Pecorino Romano is a hard sheep’s milk cheese from Italy that is often served grated or shaved over pasta, soups, salads and pizzas. Its unique flavor can be described as salty, nutty, tangy and even somewhat spicy. This is in part due to its 5 months of aging. With a name that translates to “sheep’s cheese of Rome,” this iconic Italian cheese is D.O.P. certified meaning it is highly regulated by the E.U. to guarantee the authenticity of production, processing and packaging.
What does Pecorino Romano taste like?
Pecorino Romano cheese is made with sheep’s milk and aged for 5 months, giving it a salty, nutty, tangy, almost spicy flavor.
What is the difference between Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese?
The biggest difference between Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is that Pecorino Romano is made with sheep’s milk, where Parmigiano is a cow’s milk cheese. Both have a similar texture and can be used in many of the same ways, but Pecorino Romano is more tangy and sharp than the nutty Parmigiano.
What is the difference between Pecorino Romano and Romano?
Pecorino Romano refers to the authentic Italian sheep’s milk cheese. When the term “Romano” is used, it is typically referring to a domestic cheese (or a cheese made in the U.S.) that is similar in style to Pecorino Romano but not the authentic D.O.P. certified Italian cheese. This domestic Romano cheese is most often made with cow’s milk.
Can I freeze Pecorino Romano?
Pecorino Romano cheese, along with other hard cheeses of little moisture content, freeze well as long as it is wrapped properly and then carefully thawed. Still, we do not recommend freezing Pecorino Romano to enjoy raw later. Freezing is best reserved for cheeses that will be used for cooking or baking.
What cheese is closest to Pecorino Romano?
Parmigiano-Reggiano, another hard Italian cheese, is the most similar in style to Pecorino Romano. They both have a similar firm, almost granular texture. The biggest difference is that Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is made with cow’s milk and is nuttier and less sharp (acidic) in flavor.
