Pecorino Crosta Rossa
"Red Crust" - Semi-matured sheep milk cheese
Semi Hard cheese Half matured
Sheep
Pasteurized milk
Not edible crustProduct code
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Produced with only sheep milk, defined as raw, it is semi-mature because it matures for around 45 days, it is young and delicate, slightly acidic, suitable for consumption on any occasion, from the appetizer plate to the cold cuts platter or in a cheese platter.
Produced with pasteurized milk, but defined as raw curd because the curd, after being broken into small dimensions, is immediately dumped into the container which gives it the typical Tuscan bowl shape.
Salting is then carried out by hand and it is subsequently matured in refrigerated cells at controlled temperatures and humidity for approximately 30-45 days.
The rind is not edible, as it is treated with tomato paste and a little pimaricin, which serves to fix the red color in the rind.
Pasteurised sheep MILK, live milk enzymes, rennet and salt. The rind is treated with tomato sauce and preservative pimaricin E235.
Allergens: Milk and milk derivatesMilk origin:
Italy
SHAPE: bowl-shaped, typical of all Tuscan pecorino cheeses, with two flat surfaces and rounded sides.
EXTERNAL FEATURES: a thin and semi-hard rind, uneven brick red in colour.
INTERNAL FEATURES: it is slightly chalky in texture, white to very pale yellow and a slightly darker undercrust; it can have very small eyes following an irregular pattern.
AROMA: definitely lactic acidy and yogurty, yet it is also fruity with an almond like aroma and a slight hint of sheep and barn.
TASTE: initially it can be slightly acidic because of a short ageing period which dissolves overtime, becoming more balanced, with a hint of salt. It is slightly astringent but crumbles in the mouth. Medium persistence.
- Food pairings:
It is the typical cheese used in a mixed Tuscan starter platter with “crostini” and cold cuts. The short ageing period makes it also a perfect cheese to serve along with red pepper and onion preserves.
- Wine pairings:
Perfect with a young not structured red wine.
Semi Hard cheese Half maturedSheepPasteurized milkNot edible crustProduct code
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Unit of measurement
Kilo
Package Type
Without wrapping (we can vacuum pack them if requested).
Weight per piece
approx. 1,5 Kg
Pieces per box
4 shapes
Storage conditions
Refrigerate from +2 °C to +6 °C
Transportation
Refrigerated from +2°C to +6°C
Product life in sealed package
approx. 120 days
Minimum order quantity
1 shape
Average nutritional values
per 100 g of product
Etichettatura Ambientale
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| Etichetta | PAP 22 | Carta |
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| Etichetta | PAP 22 | Carta |
| Busta | OTHER 7 | Plastica |
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