Pecorino Crotonese DOP
Calabria boasts several varieties of pecorino cheese, such as those from Vezzano and Monte Poro.
However, the best-known is perhaps Pecorino Crotonese DOP, which is distinguished by a slightly sweeter flavor than other pecorino cheeses from southern Italy.
Characteristics
Region
Milk Origin
Appearance
hard, compact paste, with a more or less intense straw-yellow colour depending on the seasoning
Taste
intense, savoury, characteristic
Pairings
Spicy pear and quince mustard. Plain pasta and homemade bread.
Technical specifications
| Milk | raw, sheep's milk, whole milk |
|---|---|
| Processing | artisanal |
| Cheese paste | pressed |
| Salting | dry |
| Seasoning | minimum 90 days |
| Production | November-June |
| Fat | 40% Mgss |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Diameter | diameter 15-20 cm, h 10 |
| Producers | Crotone dairies |
| Whole Cheese Code | 1113393 |
| Cut Code | 1113399 |
