This Tasting Experience includes:
-1 Wedge of Pecorino Romano-Castel Gandolfo (8 oz)
-1 Wedge of Pecorino Romano-Locatelli (8 oz)
-Tasting notes & educational information on each cheese.
Experience the difference between two of the finest Pecorino-Romano cheeses in the world. See how terrior & philosophy can provide 2 different, yet equally delicious representations of the same specialty cheese.
1st you will experience the delicate and refined notes of Pecorino-Castel Gandoldo. This Sheep’s milk cheese is made in the ancient tradition in the beautiful pastures of the Castel Gandolfo area in the Castelli Romani. Castel Gondolfo is an idyllic mountain town in the Alban hills which is one of the most beautiful in Italy featuring dramatic lake & mountain views with crisp clean air, sheep filled pastures, and rich biodiversity, yet just a short drive from Rome. The sheep graze in this paradise and produce a rich, decadent milk which is at the heart of the sophisticated flavor of this artisanal cheese.
Then you will experience the rich flavor of Pecorino Romano-Locatelli. A powerful representation of Pecorino made by a legendary producer near Rome featuring sharp and mouthwatering salty deep flavor notes. This was the cheese of the Roman Empire and has been produced in the area for over 2000 years and over 500 years by the Locatelli family.
Pecorino Romano-Castel Gandolfo (8oz)
Pecorino-Castel Gandolfo is a delicate, refined version of Pecorino cheese which contrasts with the powerful sharp style of Locatelli. This Sheep’s milk hard cheese is made in the ancient tradition in the beautiful pastures of the Castel Gandolfo area in the Castelli Romani. Castel Gondolfo is an idyllic mountain town in the Alban hills which is one of the most beautiful in Italy featuring dramatic lake & mountain views with crisp clean air, yet just a short drive from Rome. The sheep graze in this paradise and produce a rich, decadent milk which is at the heart of the sophisticated flavor of this artisanal cheese.
Pecorino Romano is a very ancient cheese with more than 2000 years of history dating back to Julius Caesar and the ancient Roman Empire. It was especially appreciated in the imperial palaces and as part of the legionaries’ daily diet, chosen for its long conservation and for its ability to restore warriors’ strength and vigor. Today it is enjoyed in Rome and all over Italy as one of the counties premier cheese and equally delicious as part of a Tagliere (Cheese plate or tasting) or grated over pasta for dramatic flavor. Buon Appetito!
Pecorino Romano-Locatelli (8 oz)
1/2 pound of authentic Pecorino Romano cheese made near Rome by the Locatelli family. This was the cheese of the Roman Empire and has been produced in the area for over 2000 years. Hard sheep’s milk cheese featuring sharp and salty deep flavor notes.
The Locatelli family began producing Pecorino Romano over 500 years ago in the Lazio region of Italy. Today, Locatelli Pecorino Romano is considered to be one of the finest Pecorino Romano's available. It is unique in quality because it is hand-crafted from 100% pure sheep's milk which is aged over 9 months at a minimum. The result is a spicy and sharp, dry cheese that is perfect for grating or in cheese boards. A little goes a long way, one taste and you'll taste the difference and quality.
