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hard · sheep milk · Italy · $$$

Pecorino Sardo

A firm body, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Pecorino Sardo cheese

Attribute scores

meltability 4/10
sharpness 6/10
creaminess 3/10
firmness 7/10
pungency 5/10

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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