Auricchio Pecorino Pepato
$8
Description
Auricchio Pecorino Pepato
Pecorino Pepato is a pure sheep's milk cheese from Sicily that is flavoured with whole black peppercorns, also from Sicily. The milk is lightly salty and less sheepy in the younger versions while the aged are saltier, spicier and much more granular. This version is aged for about 3-4 months and is lightly salty with the characteristic spicy taste due to the peppercorns.
ORIGIN:
Sicily, Italy
SUB CATEGORY:
Semi Hard/Hard
RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING:
Collection Heathcote ShirazOur Collection Heathcote Shiraz has a balance high in acidity with black pepper aromas, which compliments the with black and red fruits balanced with supple tannin rounds off the piquant and sheepy flavour of the cheese.