Intense Black Sheep Cheese is a traditional and rustic cheese, produced exclusively from sheep's milk. The black, smooth, and slightly oily rind is a callback to the ancient peasant custom of protecting the forms with olive oil residue and ash, ensuring prolonged preservation and giving the cheese a fascinating and authentic appearance. With a minimum aging of 15 days, this cheese releases a rich and intense flavor, typical of sheep's milk, with a slightly crumbly white paste that offers a perfect balance of creaminess and structure. Milk: Sheep. Organoleptic Characteristics Appearance: Cylindrical shape with a black, smooth, and oily rind, evoking peasant tradition. The paste is white, compact, and slightly crumbly. Aroma: Intense and complex, with lactic notes intertwined with herbaceous and hay hints, with a slight toasted aroma. Flavor: Rich and tasty, with an intensity that grows gradually, maintaining a balance between the savoriness and natural sweetness of sheep's milk. Texture: Compact and slightly crumbly, melting gently on the palate, offering a full and enveloping texture. Diameter of the shape: 19 cm. Recommended Pairings Honey: Eucalyptus Honey Eucalyptus honey, with its slightly balsamic flavor, enhances the herbaceous and toasted notes of the cheese, balancing its intensity. Pearls: Spicy Chili Pearls Chili pearls provide a touch of spiciness that contrasts with the natural sweetness of sheep's milk, adding a vibrant and unexpected note. Preserve: Onion Preserve and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP The caramelized sweetness of the onion, combined with the complexity of balsamic vinegar, enhances the crumbly structure of the cheese, creating a balanced and rich combination. Gelatin: "Lambrusco di Modena DOP" Gelatin Lambrusco gelatin, with its fruity and slightly acidic character, pairs well with the savory nuances of the cheese, offering a pleasant contrast on the palate. Cream: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and Truffle Cream The addition of truffle and balsamic vinegar intensifies the aromatic profile of the cheese, adding a touch of elegance that enhances its rich complexity. Purissima: Pear Purissima The natural sweetness of pears balances the intense flavor of the cheese, providing a creaminess that creates a harmonious and refined union. Traditional: Savòr Modenese Savòr, with its blend of cooked must and mixed fruit, adds a sweet and slightly spicy touch, ideal for enriching the tasting experience of this strongly flavored pecorino. Beer: It pairs well with a dark beer like Porter, which balances the intensity of the cheese. Wines: Perfect with a structured and aromatic red wine, like a Chianti Classico, or with a dry and mineral white wine, like a Vermentino, which enhance its complexity. Bread: Ideal with rustic bread or herb focaccia, complementing the crumbly texture of the cheese. Other Pairings: Excellent on boards of aged cured meats, accompanied by black olives or walnuts, or grated on pasta dishes for a touch of strong and rustic flavor. Recommended Knife: A serrated knife for crumbly cheeses is recommended to achieve a precise cut without compromising its structure.
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Intense Black Sheep Cheese is a traditional and rustic cheese, produced exclusively from sheep's milk. The black, smooth, and slightly oily rind is a callback to the ancient peasant custom of protecting the forms with olive oil residue and ash, ensuring prolonged preservation and giving the cheese a fascinating and authentic appearance. With a minimum aging of 15 days, this cheese releases a rich and intense flavor, typical of sheep's milk, with a slightly crumbly white paste that offers a perfect balance of creaminess and structure. Milk: Sheep. Organoleptic Characteristics Appearance: Cylindrical shape with a black, smooth, and oily rind, evoking peasant tradition. The paste is white, compact, and slightly crumbly. Aroma: Intense and complex, with lactic notes intertwined with herbaceous and hay hints, with a slight toasted aroma. Flavor: Rich and tasty, with an intensity that grows gradually, maintaining a balance between the savoriness and natural sweetness of sheep's milk. Texture: Compact and slightly crumbly, melting gently on the palate, offering a full and enveloping texture. Diameter of the shape: 19 cm. Recommended Pairings Honey: Eucalyptus Honey Eucalyptus honey, with its slightly balsamic flavor, enhances the herbaceous and toasted notes of the cheese, balancing its intensity. Pearls: Spicy Chili Pearls Chili pearls provide a touch of spiciness that contrasts with the natural sweetness of sheep's milk, adding a vibrant and unexpected note. Preserve: Onion Preserve and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP The caramelized sweetness of the onion, combined with the complexity of balsamic vinegar, enhances the crumbly structure of the cheese, creating a balanced and rich combination. Gelatin: "Lambrusco di Modena DOP" Gelatin Lambrusco gelatin, with its fruity and slightly acidic character, pairs well with the savory nuances of the cheese, offering a pleasant contrast on the palate. Cream: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and Truffle Cream The addition of truffle and balsamic vinegar intensifies the aromatic profile of the cheese, adding a touch of elegance that enhances its rich complexity. Purissima: Pear Purissima The natural sweetness of pears balances the intense flavor of the cheese, providing a creaminess that creates a harmonious and refined union. Traditional: Savòr Modenese Savòr, with its blend of cooked must and mixed fruit, adds a sweet and slightly spicy touch, ideal for enriching the tasting experience of this strongly flavored pecorino. Beer: It pairs well with a dark beer like Porter, which balances the intensity of the cheese. Wines: Perfect with a structured and aromatic red wine, like a Chianti Classico, or with a dry and mineral white wine, like a Vermentino, which enhance its complexity. Bread: Ideal with rustic bread or herb focaccia, complementing the crumbly texture of the cheese. Other Pairings: Excellent on boards of aged cured meats, accompanied by black olives or walnuts, or grated on pasta dishes for a touch of strong and rustic flavor. Recommended Knife: A serrated knife for crumbly cheeses is recommended to achieve a precise cut without compromising its structure.
