Il Tosco
Characterized by its cylindrical form, a thin brown rind and a friable, compact interior, Il Tosco is aged for 6 or 12 month, during which time develops a rich, intensives flavor with hints of toasted nuts and dried fruit.
This pecorino is eaten alone or with jam of green tomatoes, peppers, red onions or, more tradtionally, with chestnut honey. Serve it with strong red wine, dry white wine or fresh beer.
Il Tosco of 16 kg comes in an elegant wooden box to give this special and unique cheese an adequate appereance.
Chapeau!
Product line
Sheep's milk cheese
Ingredients
Pasteurized sheep's MILK, Volterra salt, rennet, dairy cultures
Form
Circular, cylindrical
Dimension (about)
Ø 29 cm - height 11 cm
Ø 32 cm - height 19 cm*
Weight (about)
Kg 8,000
Kg 16,000 *
Texture
Compact, pale yellow, friable
Taste
Pleasant, rich, nutty, intenso
Aging
6 months
12 months
Packaging, aging of 6 months
| packaging | product code | n° form |
| open carto 40 x 40 x 10 | P 035 | 1 |
| open carton 40 x 40 x 10* | P 035 | 1 |
| wooden box* | P 035 | 1 |
Packaging, aging of 12 months
| packaging | product code | n° form |
| open carton 40 x 40 x 10 | P 034 | 1 |
| open carton 40 x 40 x 10* | P 034 | 1 |
| wooden box* | P 034 | 1 |
