Pecorino di Siena
The Siena area offers varied pecorino cheeses, including Pienza cheeses with distinctive finishing methods.
- Area
- Siena area, Tuscany
- Local example
- Pecorino di Pienza in oak barrels
More than one local style
Visit Tuscany describes pecorini finished in barrels or walnut leaves around Siena. Those methods identify particular cheeses, rather than a single recipe for everything called Pecorino di Siena.
TuscanyWhat to pour with it
Chianti ClassicoOur suggestion: try Pecorino di Siena with Chianti Classico in a comparative tasting.
Rosso di MontalcinoOur suggestion: try Pecorino di Siena with Rosso di Montalcino in a comparative tasting.
Vernaccia di San GimignanoTry Pecorino di Siena with Vernaccia di San Gimignano in a comparative cheese-and-wine tasting.
Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoTry Pecorino di Siena with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in a comparative cheese-and-wine tasting.
Worth knowing next
- Pecorino di PienzaOur suggestion: explore Pecorino di Pienza alongside Pecorino di Siena to compare Italian dairy traditions.
- Pecorino ToscanoOur suggestion: explore Pecorino Toscano alongside Pecorino di Siena to compare Italian dairy traditions.
- Pecorino delle Balze VolterraneOur suggestion: explore Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane alongside Pecorino di Siena to compare Italian dairy traditions.
