Pecorino Siciliano PDO
New Consortium
The oldest in Europe
The Pecorino Siciliano PDO is the most ancient cheese in Europe.
Protected since 1955, becomes Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO) in 1996.
Slightly spicy flavor and enchanting scent, its taste is characteristic, the aroma is intense.
The Sicilian Pecorino u picurinu is exclusively obtained from whole sheep's milk within sicilian territory.
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PRODUCT OF EXCELLENCE
Other sheep's cheeses are no longer manufactured using traditional methods.
The Pecorino Siciliano PDO is obtained from whole free grazing sheep's milk ...
THE CONSORTIUM
It's purpose is the safeguard of the protected designation of origin of the Pecorino Siciliano PDO.
It brings together breeders, producers and seasoners who are part of the supply chain ...
PDO BRAND
Given only to products strictly linked to the places of origin.
It recognizes as fundamental the raw sheep's milk, the free grazing alimentation of the animals and the seasonality ...
THE MEMBERS
21 member are involved in the production, breeding activities, cheese making and seasoning activities. Only with the care of all members the consortium can preserve a cheese able to represent the historic and cultural heritage of Sicily and whole Italy ...
THE HISTORY
Told in the history books, the Pecorino Siciliano PDO is likely the oldest cheese in Europe.
Dai cicloipi agli antichi romani, รจ giunto ai giorni nostri ...
PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION
It collects all the operating instructions that manufacturers must be comply with.
But it is much more than just a document. It preserves and protects all traditions of the ancient Sicilian cheese makers ...
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