Why You’ll Love This

Bold, salty, and deeply savory, this classic sheep’s milk cheese brings unmistakable Italian character to pasta, soups, vegetables, and antipasti.

What Makes It Special

Made from sheep’s milk and aged to a firm, grateable texture, Pecorino Romano delivers more assertive flavor than many cow’s milk grating cheeses. A little goes a long way.

Perfect Pairings

Pair it with pasta, fava beans, pears, honey, walnuts, cured meats, olives, Chianti, or a structured Italian red.

Serving Ideas

Grate over cacio e pepe, carbonara, roasted vegetables, beans, soups, or salads. Shave thinly for a cheese board or enjoy with fruit and honey.

About the Producer

Locatelli is one of the best-known names in Pecorino Romano, with a long tradition of producing firm, flavorful sheep’s milk cheese in Italy.

Tasting Notes: Salty, sharp, savory, nutty

Country: Italy