Fiore Sardo

Rennet: Animal

Milk: Raw Sheep

Cheese: Type 2

Related: Other Pecorinos, Idiazabal

Origin: Made by Pinna Fromaggi, Sardinia

Age: 8-12 Months

Story: The Pinna family represents a number of small farmers in Sardinia. They insist on traditional lamb's rennet, which helps contribute to the funky flavor. The cheeses are selected at 4 months, and brought to the central facility for further curing and smoking. It's smoked over slow burning heather for almost a month. The smoke flavor is subtle and integrated into the flavor well. The cheese has almost a powdery texture, and a funky spicy quality with spare notes of herbs, and of course, the smoke.

Pairings: Pale Ale, Bourbon, Sardinian Reds

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