hard · sheep milk · Italy · $$$
Pecorino Sardo
A firm body, with a moderately tangy flavor.
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Best cheese wine pairing
Pair Pecorino Sardo with a bold Spanish red like Tempranillo (Rioja) — a salty, sharp sheep's-milk cheese (sharpness 6) wants a structured red to match it.
Substitutes for Pecorino Sardo
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