Cacio Affinato in Pasta di Olive | Olive Paste-Aged Pecorino

Semi-matured pecorino crafted exclusively from ewe’s milk and aged for 70 days. The rind is coated with olive paste and Fattoria dei Barbi’s own extra virgin olive oil, rather than the traditional Tuscan morchia—the natural sediment left after olive oil production. We prefer this method because it imparts the cheese with distinctive olive aromas and flavours while preserving its natural character. 

 

Ingredients. Pasteurised ewe’s milk, rennet, salt, lactic cultures.

Nutritional Values (per 100 g). Energy 1420 kJ / 342 kcal, Fat 25 g of which saturates 18 g, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, of which sugars: 2.4 g, Protein 26 g, Salt 2.7 g.

Cheesemaking. Matured on wooden boards for 60 days, then coated with olive paste for a further 10 days.

Ageing. 70 days.

 

Fully Edible Natural Rind. Brown, thick and crisp. Fully edible and rich in flavour. Every Caseificio dei Barbi cheese features a fully edible natural rind, intended to be enjoyed as an integral part of the tasting experience. Unlike many commercially produced cheeses, our rinds are made without chemical surface treatments, allowing the entire cheese to be enjoyed. This reflects our commitment to traditional cheesemaking, natural production methods and meticulous craftsmanship.

Texture. Slightly dry, gently crumbly, with a fine granular texture.

Paste. Pale straw yellow.

Flavour. Notes of Taggiasca olives with a pleasantly bitter finish reminiscent of olive leaves.

Aroma. Hints of roasted coffee and dark cocoa.

 

Packaging. Each cheese is vacuum-sealed and then carefully hand-wrapped. As our cheeses are handcrafted using traditional methods and free from chemical surface preservatives or antifungal treatments, vacuum packaging is the best way to preserve their freshness, integrity and natural characteristics throughout storage and transport. It also ensures that every part of the cheese, including the rind, remains fully edible.

Formats Available. Approx. 330 g wheels.

Storage. Keep refrigerated at 4–10°C.

Shelf Life. 5 months from the packing date.

Serving Advice. For cheeses from the Gli Affinati, Le Riserve di Fattoria and Eccellenze di Montalcino collections, remove the cheese from the refrigerator and its vacuum pack 2–3 hours before serving. Wrap it in a clean cloth and leave it to breathe at room temperature. This allows excess moisture to evaporate, restores the cheese’s natural texture and allows its aromas and flavours to fully develop.

 

Suggested Wine Pairing. Rosso di Montalcino DOC Fattoria dei Barbi >

 

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