Pecorino Sardo Maturo PDO is a hard or semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese with a sweet, aromatic flavor. As it matures, it reveals intriguing spicy notes, while the initially white, compact paste develops a straw-yellow hue. Its intense aroma as a table cheese is matched by a long-lasting flavor, making it a true treat for the palate.
Details of excellence
Weighing approximately 3.4–3.7 kg and aged for 120 days, Pecorino Sardo Maturo PDO should be stored at a temperature between 4°C and 6°C.
Key ingredients
Pasteurized sheep’s milk, salt, rennet.
Milk origin
The sheep’s milk used for this outstanding product comes from Italian farms, ensuring quality and freshness.
Pecorino Sardo Maturo PDO pairs well with medium-aged red wines that are smooth and fruity, featuring primary spicy aromas and a persistent finish. It is also perfect with top-fermentation beers, offering intense malty notes, hints of caramel, and a toasted aftertaste.
Bolgheri (taglio Bordolese) (Toscana ITA)
Hermitage Rouge (uve Syrah e marsanne) (Valle del Rodano FRA)
Scottish ale
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Pecorino Sardo Maturo PDO is an Italian excellence that earned a spot on the podium at the World Cheese Awards 2 times.
2023-2024
Bronze Medal
2015-2016
Bronze Medal
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