ELBA Pecorino Affinato in vinacce di Aleatico dell'Elba

Pecorino aged in Aleatico dell’Elba pomace

Pecorino cheese aged in valuable Elba Aleatico Passito Wine DOCG; after a first maturing period of about 70 days inside our refrigerated cells, the cheese is then moved under an abundant covering of grape marc.The refinement period can vary depending on the pomace moisture and on the vintage year. In this phase the cheese absorbs all flavors of Aleatico: cherries in syrup, plums, spicy notes of cinnamon and cloves.

Suggested pairings

Wine
Aleatico dell’Elba
Jam
red grape
Beer
Weizen
Honey
alfalfa

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Milk SHEEP COD. ELBA
Weight kg 1,000
Aging min. 120 days
Packaging 3 wheels
Conservation +4°/+8° C
Shelf Life 120 days