hard · sheep milk · Italy · $$
Pecorino
A sharp, bold bite, with a firm body.
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Best cheese wine pairing
Pair Pecorino with a bold Spanish red like Tempranillo (Rioja) — a salty, sharp sheep's-milk cheese (sharpness 8) wants a structured red to match it.
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Substitutes for Pecorino
Kefalotyri similar overall, but less sharpness Grana Padano similar overall, but less pungency Pecorino Romano similar overall, but more sharpness Roncal cheese similar overall, but less sharpness Sbrinz similar overall, but more firmness Parmigiano-Reggiano similar overall, but more firmness