Pecorino Sardo is a relatively recent Sardinian cousin of the ancient roman version. Produced on the wild and beautiful island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea, The matured version of the Pecorino Sardo can be spicier than Pecorino Romano, depending on how long each of them is aged.
Pecorino Sardo is a traditional cylindrical, semi-cooked hard gourmet cheese made from whole sheep's milk. This matured cheese is the ripened version and is harder than the sweet soft Sardo dolce and is aged for 2 to 12 months.
The rind has a straw-yellow rind that may become brown as it matures. The body is firm and presents only a few scattered eyes. The matured Pecorino Sardo becomes harder during aging and the flavor has a pleasant tanginess to it.