{"product_id":"pecorino-rosso-delle-colline-maremmane-caseificio-follonica-350-g","title":"Red pecorino from the Maremma hills, Caseificio Follonica, 350 g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePecorino Rosso from the Maremma Hills is a Tuscan sheep's milk cheese made from pasteurized milk, recognizable by its deep red rind and white, compact, tender paste after about 40 days of aging. It is made by Caseificio Follonica in the Maremma, in small 350 g wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMini Pecorino Rosso: The Cheesemaking Tradition of the Maremma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hills of the Tuscan Maremma, a hilly area in southern Tuscany where Mediterranean scrub meets rich, fragrant pastures, one of the most distinctive cheeses in the region's cheesemaking tradition is made: \u003cstrong\u003ePecorino Rosso from the Maremma Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts most immediately striking feature is its \u003cstrong\u003edeep red rind\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieved through a natural exterior treatment that makes it instantly recognizable on any cheese board. The inside is white, compact, and tender, the result of aging for about \u003cstrong\u003e40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in keeping with the fundamental principle of Tuscan tradition: bringing out the milk's natural sweetness without sacrificing the cheese's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts aroma evokes Mediterranean scrub, wild herbs, wildflowers, and the clean air of the Maremma hills. An aromatic bouquet that tells the story of its region in a direct and authentic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data Sheet: Mini Pecorino Rosso from the Maremma Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Pecorino Rosso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe hills of the Tuscan Maremma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasteurized sheep's milk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eabout 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, tender and compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreated with food preservatives, \u003cstrong\u003enot edible\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep's milk, salt, rennet, lactic cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum-packed + packaged in a cardboard tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4°C, best before 120 days from the packaging date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllergens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains milk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-GMO according to supplier declarations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAverage nutritional values (per 100 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1369 kJ \/ 330 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27,1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturated fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndicative values; they may vary slightly between batches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy it at its best: The Maremma tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini Pecorino Rosso is a well-rounded table cheese, excellent on its own and versatile in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst of all: remove the rind\u003c\/strong\u003e The red outer rind is not edible; remove it before eating. The compact white interior is the star of the show: delicate, with a distinctive note that fully opens up at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn its own:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring the cheese to room temperature at least 20 minutes before serving. The texture softens slightly and the aromatic bouquet fully opens up. Serve with rustic Tuscan bread, a drizzle of \u003cstrong\u003eacacia honey\u003c\/strong\u003e or some \u003cstrong\u003efig preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sweet-and-salty contrast is one of the most classic pairings in Tuscan food tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan salads\u003c\/strong\u003e: grated or shaved over a salad of farro, arugula, and walnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSavory tarts\u003c\/strong\u003e: ideal in Tuscan vegetable tarts such as spinach and ricotta tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheesy pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e: melted over low heat on Tuscan pici with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese boards and aperitifs\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 350 g size is perfect for tastings and aperitifs with Tuscan cured meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairings: A Tuscan table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVernaccia di San Gimignano\u003c\/strong\u003e: mineral and fresh, it brings out the delicacy of young pecorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorellino di Scansano\u003c\/strong\u003e: the wine of the Tuscan Maremma, an authentic local pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e: for those who prefer rosé: light and fruity, it won’t overpower the tender cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ: Mini Pecorino Rosso Colline Maremmane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the red rind natural or artificial?\u003c\/strong\u003e The rind is treated with certified food preservatives that give it its characteristic deep red color. It is not natural like some artisanal cheese rinds, but it is completely safe; it’s simply \u003cstrong\u003enot meant to be eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remove it before serving the cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Pecorino Toscano DOP?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pecorino Rosso Colline Maremmane is an artisanal cheese aged for a short period (40 days), made in the hills of Maremma, a specific area in southern Tuscany. Its flavor is more delicate and milky than aged DOP Pecorino. Its red rind and mini 350 g size make it unique and instantly recognizable. 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