Pecorino Cheese
Authentic Tuscan Pecorino: The Gold of the Italian Hills
Indulge in the true essence of Tuscany with our premium selection of Authentic Tuscan Pecorino. Unlike its saltier Roman cousin, Tuscan pecorino is celebrated for its buttery texture, nutty undertones, and the delicate sweetness of 100% pure sheep’s milk. From the clay-rich pastures of Pienza to the rugged Maremma coast, each wheel in our collection tells a story of ancient pastoral traditions and artisanal mastery.
A Texture for Every Palate
Whether you prefer a cheese that melts on the tongue or one with a complex, crystalline crunch, our curated range offers the perfect profile for your next gourmet cheese board:
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Pecorino Toscano DOP: The gold standard of Tuscan dairy, protected by strict quality regulations.
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Pecorino di Pienza: Sourced from the "Capital of Pecorino," these cheeses are often aged in walnut leaves or tomato paste for unique, earthy aromas.
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Aged Riserva & Raw Milk: For the true connoisseur, our aged pecorino (Stagionato) offers bold, spicy notes, while our raw milk selections preserve the natural floral scents of the Tuscan wildflowers.
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Infused & Flavored: Discover modern classics infused with black truffle, chili pepper, or balsamic must.
The Ultimate Pairing Experience
Tuscan Pecorino is the star of any authentic Antipasto. Pair our fresher, semi-cured (Semistagionato) varieties with light white wines and honey, or serve a bold Aged Riserva with a glass of Brunello di Montalcino and a dollop of fig jam.
Why Source from Passione Toscana?
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Selected Dairies: We work exclusively with small-scale, traditional caseifici that prioritize animal welfare and milk quality.
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Heritage Craftsmanship: Every wheel is hand-turned and monitored by master cheesemakers.
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From the Pasture to Your Door: Experience the freshness of an Italian farm with our specialized, temperature-controlled global shipping.
Explore our collection and bring the authentic taste of the Tuscan countryside to your table.
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San Giorgio Caseificio Manciano, Tasting notes:
When the cheese is cut, one can appreciate the aroma of fresh milk with hints of dried fodder. On tasting, it reveals a dominant acidity and unrefined lactic aromas, with traces of herbs and animal notes.
The rind is oily and wrinkled. It has an intense straw-yellow colour. Inside, the cheese has a lovely, bright ivory colour and a fine, regular texture.
Cutting into it reveals aromas of fresh milk with hints of dried fodder. The taste is dominated by acidity and unevolved lactic aromas, with traces of aromatic herbs and animal notes.
Maturation: 45–60 days
Product availability: all year round
Storage temperature: 6–8 °C
Weight of whole wheel: approx. 2.2 kg
Dimensions of whole wheel (diameter x height): 19 x 8 cm
Caseificio Manciano
Caseificio Manciano was founded in 1961 with the desire to enhance the production of sheep’s milk from the Maremma hinterland in the province of Grosseto, where sheep farming has been one of the main sources of livelihood for centuries and has been handed down from generation to generation. The excellence of the milk used to produce the cheeses of Casificio Manciano is guaranteed by an in-house analysis laboratory, which makes it possible to carry out numerous and timely hygiene-quality controls throughout the production process.
Label:
Pecorino
San giorgio
Caseificio Sociale MANCIANO
Soc. Agr. Coop. MANCIANO - GR Loc. Piano di Cirignano -
SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE - Ingredients:
Pasteurised cow’s milk, pasteurised sheep’s milk, salt, rennet, selected lactic acid bacteria; surface-treated with the preservative E235 (natamycin). The rind is not edible.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
PER 100G
Energy 1595 kJ/385 kcal
Fat 32g
of which
Saturated fatty acids
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 22g
8.2g
1.2g
Carbohydrates
of which
Sugars 0g
0g
Protein
Salt 24g
1.4g
Vitamin A
Calcium 288 μg (36% NRV*)
701 mg (88% NRV*) NRV* Nutrient Reference Values
(EU Regulation 1169/2011) Sheep’s milk
Il Cassero Caseificio Manciano, Tasting notes:
This cheese has a pleasantly savoury flavour that is perfectly balanced. As you chew it, you can detect hints of milk and meat stock. It has a long-lasting finish with intriguing spicy notes.
The rind is a straw-yellow amber colour. The interior reveals a milky cream colour. Beneath this apparent shell lies a laboratory of flavours in full swing. Upon cutting, the nose is met with fragrant notes and aromas of mature, structured lactic notes, with hints of melted butter
and abundant floral and fruity tones. The flavour is pleasantly savoury yet perfectly balanced. As you chew the cheese, lactic aromas and hints of meat stock emerge. A long-lasting bouquet with intriguing spicy notes.
Maturation: 60–120 days
Product availability: all year round
Storage temperature: 6–8 °C
Weight of whole wheel: approx. 3.4 kg
Dimensions of whole wheel (diameter x height): 20 x 20 x 9 cm
Caseificio Manciano
Caseificio Manciano was founded in 1961 with the desire to enhance the production of sheep’s milk from the Maremma hinterland in the province of Grosseto, where sheep farming has been one of the main sources of livelihood for centuries and has been handed down from generation to generation. The excellence of the milk used to produce the cheeses of Casificio Manciano is guaranteed by an in-house analysis laboratory, which makes it possible to carry out numerous and timely hygiene-quality controls throughout the production process.
Label:
Pecorino
Il Cassero
Caseificio Sociale MANCIANO
Soc. Agr. Coop. MANCIANO - GR Loc. Piano di Cirignano -
SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE - Ingredients:
Pasteurised sheep’s milk, salt, rennet, selected lactic acid bacteria; surface-treated with the preservative E235 (natamycin). The rind is not edible.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
PER 100G
Energy 1629 kJ/393 kcal
Fat 33g
of which
Saturated fatty acids
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 21g
8.8g
1.9g
Carbohydrates
of which
Sugars 0g
0g
Protein
Salt 24g
1.6g
Vitamin A
Calcium 383 μg (48% NRV*)
795 mg (99% NRV*) NRV* Nutrient Reference Values
(EU Regulation 1169/2011) Sheep’s milk
La Rocca Caseificio Manciano, Tasting notes:
A sheep’s-milk cheese with a characteristic bowl-shaped form and a soft, white texture; it has a fresh, mild flavour and is excellent served at the table or to round off a meal.
Maturation: 15–20 days
Product availability: all year round
Storage temperature: 6–8 °C
Weight of whole wheel: approx. 1.3 kg
Dimensions of whole wheel (diameter x height): 15 x 6.5 cm
Caseificio Manciano
Caseificio Manciano was founded in 1961 with the desire to enhance the production of sheep’s milk from the Maremma hinterland in the province of Grosseto, where sheep farming has been one of the main sources of livelihood for centuries and has been handed down from generation to generation. The excellence of the milk used to produce the cheeses of Casificio Manciano is guaranteed by an in-house analysis laboratory, which makes it possible to carry out numerous and timely hygiene-quality controls throughout the production process.
Label:
La Rocca
Caseificio Sociale MANCIANO
Soc. Agr. Coop. MANCIANO - GR Loc. Piano di Cirignano -
SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE - Ingredients:
Pasteurised sheep’s milk, salt, rennet, selected lactic acid bacteria; surface-treated with the preservative E235 (natamycin). The rind is not edible.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
PER 100G
Energy 1572 kJ/379 kcal
Fat 32g
of which
Saturated fatty acids
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 21g
8.5g
1.8g
Carbohydrates
of which
Sugars 0g
0g
Protein
Salt 23g
1.2g
Vitamin A
Calcium 316 μg (40% NRV*)
738 mg (92% NRV*) NRV* Nutrient Reference Values
(EU Regulation 1169/2011) Sheep’s milk
Il Principe Caseificio Manciano, Tasting notes:
The flavours are those of dried fodder, aromatic herbs and a medium toastiness, with pleasant hints of a slight spiciness on the finish.
A firm yet fairly elastic texture, with a deep straw-yellow colour.
The aroma released when cut is quite intriguing.
Whilst retaining subtle hints of cooked lactic notes, distinct, mature vegetal aromas of cooked vegetables and dried fruit are clearly discernible.
The aromas are those of dried fodder, aromatic herbs and a medium-toasted flavour.
The finish offers pleasant sensations of a slight spiciness.
Maturation: minimum 5–6 months
Product availability: all year round
Storage temperature: 6–8 °C
Weight of whole wheel: approx. 2.2 kg
Dimensions of whole wheel (diameter x height): 19 x 9 cm
Caseificio Manciano
Caseificio Manciano was founded in 1961 with the desire to enhance the production of sheep’s milk from the Maremma hinterland in the province of Grosseto, where sheep farming has been one of the main sources of livelihood for centuries and has been handed down from generation to generation. The excellence of the milk used to produce the cheeses of Casificio Manciano is guaranteed by an in-house analysis laboratory, which makes it possible to carry out numerous and timely hygiene-quality controls throughout the production process.
Label:
Il Principe
Caseificio Sociale MANCIANO
Soc. Agr. Coop. MANCIANO - GR Loc. Piano di Cirignano -
SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE - Ingredients:
Pasteurised sheep’s milk, salt, rennet, selected lactic acid bacteria; surface-treated with the preservative E235 (natamycin). The rind is not edible.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
PER 100G
INFORMATION PER 100G
Energy 1811 kJ/437 kcal
Fat 37g
of which
Saturated fatty acids
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 23g
10g
2.3g
Carbohydrates
of which
Sugars 0g
0g
Protein
Salt 26g
2g
Vitamin A
Calcium 590 μg (74% NRV*)
932 mg (116% NRV*) NRV* Nutrient Reference Values
(EU Regulation 1169/2011) Sheep’s milk
Cacio di Giove Caseificio il Fiorino, Tasting notes:
Cacio di Giove is a aged pecorino cheese that strikes a perfect balance between two of our region’s finest ingredients: the finest milk from the pastures surrounding our dairy and saffron stigmas from the Maremma. These two ingredients give this cheese a unique character, where the sweetness of the milk and the delicate flavor of the saffron blend together perfectly
Flavor: Sweet and perfectly balanced with the aromas of saffron.
Aging: Cacio di Giove is aged in a climate-controlled room for at least 120 days.
Fun fact: The purest Maremma saffron is a traditional Tuscan product that has been cultivated since Roman times; it is sold in stigmas to guarantee its absolute purity.
Caseificio Il Fiorino
The Caseificio Fiorino dairy is located in a place of extraordinary charm and historical value, the medieval village of Roccalbegna on the slopes of Mount Amiata. The milk used to produce our cheeses comes exclusively from selected local farms in the neighboring municipalities: Roccalbegna, Saturnia, Semproniano, Scansano, Arcidosso, Cinigiano, Campagnatico, and Grosseto. After internal analysis, a selection is made based on the characteristics of the milk and the type of cheese to be made. The aim is to achieve the highest quality regardless of yield. Each processing step is carried out by hand by experienced cheesemakers. In fact, their Pecorino Toscano cheeses are awarded every year in the most important global competitions.
Label:
pasteurised sheep’s milk, Volterra salt, rennet, milk enzymes, average nutritional values per 100 grams of product: ENERGY 1666 kJ / 402 kcal, FATS 34 g, Of which saturated fatty acids 22 g, CARBOHYDRATES 0 g, Of which sugars 0 g, PROTEINS 24 g, SALT 1,7 g, CALCIUM (as Ca) 700 mg, IRON (as Fe) <1, VITAMIN A 0.20 mg, PHOSPHORUS (as P) 580 mg, MOISTURE 34 %, CHOLESTEROL 85 mg, FAT IN DRY MATTER 52 %.
inedible crust
Made with milk from the Maremma region
Produced by Caseificio Il Fiorino Srl, Loc. Paiolaio, Roccalbegna, Italy
Store in the refrigerator between 4°C and 8°C.
Semistagionato del Fiorini Caseificio Il Fiorino, Tasting notes:
Medium intense with hints of butter, cooked milk and whey. Well-balanced flavour and sweetness. The paste is tender and well soluble.
Caseificio Il Fiorino
The Caseificio Fiorino dairy is located in a place of extraordinary charm and historical value, the medieval village of Roccalbegna on the slopes of Mount Amiata. The milk used to produce our cheeses comes exclusively from selected local farms in the neighboring municipalities: Roccalbegna, Saturnia, Semproniano, Scansano, Arcidosso, Cinigiano, Campagnatico, and Grosseto. After internal analysis, a selection is made based on the characteristics of the milk and the type of cheese to be made. The aim is to achieve the highest quality regardless of yield. Each processing step is carried out by hand by experienced cheesemakers. In fact, their Pecorino Toscano cheeses are awarded every year in the most important global competitions.
Label:
pasteurised sheep’s milk, Volterra salt, rennet, milk enzymes, average nutritional values per 100 grams of product: ENERGY 1666 kJ / 402 kcal, FATS 34 g, Of which saturated fatty acids 22 g, CARBOHYDRATES 0 g, Of which sugars 0 g, PROTEINS 24 g, SALT 1,7 g, CALCIUM (as Ca) 700 mg, IRON (as Fe) <1, VITAMIN A 0.20 mg, PHOSPHORUS (as P) 580 mg, MOISTURE 34 %, CHOLESTEROL 85 mg, FAT IN DRY MATTER 52 %.
inedible crust
Made with milk from the Maremma region
Produced by Caseificio Il Fiorino Srl, Loc. Paiolaio, Roccalbegna, Italy
Store in the refrigerator between 4°C and 8°C.
Raw Milk Pecorino Stagionato "Slow Food Presidium" La Valle Degli Ulivi, Tasting notes:
Exceptional taste, with well-balanced savouriness and sweetness, long and persistent aftertaste, excellent to be enjoyed pure to enhance the strong flavour of the product
La Valle Degli Ulivi
Valle degli Ulivi was founded in 2009 by the Passalacqua family, thanks to the love for their work that has taken the road of transformation in respect of the Maremma tradition, working exclusively the milk of their flock to make a Good Pecorino 0 km.
Ingredients:
Milk, rennet and salt ( without gluten-allergens: Milk )
