Pecorino Romano DOP, the real sheep's milk cheese
Whole wheels, quarters and freshly grated. Aged according to DOP specifications, available to order online and delivered throughout Switzerland.
A sheep's milk cheese as ancient as Rome
Pecorino Romano DOP is a hard cheese produced exclusively with whole sheep's milk, according to a specification that has linked it for centuries to Lazio, Sardinia and the province of Grosseto.
With a bold, savory and slightly spicy flavor, it owes its unmistakable nuance to dry salting and a minimum aging of five months (eight for grating cheese). It is the heart of dishes such as cacio e pepe, amatriciana and carbonara, but on its own it can also anchor an impressive cheese board. At LAPA you can find it in the formats you need: whole wheel for the professional kitchen, quarters for delicatessens and ready freshly grated.
Pecorino Romano DOP in the formats you need
Pecorino Romano DOP — 1/4 ca. 6 kg
Pecorino Romano DOP — Sottovuoto 2 kg
Pecorino Romano DOP — Grattugiato 1 kg
Pecorino Romano DOP — Whole wheel approx. 26 kg
Pecorino Romano DOP Cappa Bianca — ca. 26 kg
The real DOP, not an imitation
Only sheep's milk, dry salting and controlled ageing: every wheel bears the Consortium mark. From LAPA it arrives with a controlled cold chain and an always traceable DOP label.
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❄ Cold chain
Refrigerated transport from our warehouse in Embrach right to your door, throughout Switzerland.
🚚 Delivery in Switzerland
Own vehicles in German-speaking Switzerland, courier and Swiss Post for the rest of the Confederation.
🍽 Home and restaurant
From the 250 g format for home use to the whole 26 kg wheel for professional catering.
How to use Pecorino Romano
The iconic cheese of Roman cuisine: a few rules to make the most of it.
Cacio e pepe
Freshly grated and emulsified with cooking water: creamy, without lumps.
Amatriciana
Shaved or grated over pasta with guanciale, for the right savoury contrast.
Carbonara
Together with or instead of Parmigiano, for a bolder and more traditional version.
Charcuterie board
Shaved with honey, fresh broad beans or pears: the aged quarter is at its best.
Pecorino Romano DOP for your home
You don't need to be a restaurant: choose the 250 g format or the freshly grated one and bring the true taste of Roman cuisine to your table, with the same quality we serve to professionals.
Buy for homeWhole wheels and quarters for your kitchen
Are you a restaurant, pizzeria or delicatessen? We supply you with Pecorino Romano DOP in whole wheels or quarters, at wholesale prices and with scheduled delivery. Let's talk about your needs.
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What is the difference between Pecorino Romano and Pecorino Sardo?
Pecorino Romano DOP is more savory and spicy, also designed for grating; Pecorino Sardo (Dolce or Maturo) has a more balanced taste and is perfect as a table cheese. Both are made from sheep's milk, but follow different specifications. At LAPA you can find both.
Is LAPA's Pecorino Romano really DOP?
Yes. We only supply Pecorino Romano with Protected Designation of Origin, produced according to specifications with whole sheep's milk and the Consortium mark. Brands like Auricchio guarantee traceability and ageing.
In what sizes can I order it?
Whole wheel (approx. 26 kg) and quarter wheel (approx. 6 kg) for catering, 2 kg vacuum-packed, 1 kg freshly grated and the convenient 250 g portion for home.
Do you deliver all over Switzerland?
Yes. In German-speaking Switzerland we deliver with our own refrigerated vehicles; for the rest of Switzerland we ship by courier and Swiss Post, maintaining the cold chain.
Can I order even if I am not a restaurant?
Of course. We sell to both private customers and restaurants and delicatessens. For private customers, the 250 g and 1 kg grated formats are the most convenient.
How long does Pecorino Romano last?
It is a long-lasting hard cheese: vacuum-packed or in its rind, it keeps for a long time in the refrigerator. Grated cheese should be consumed more quickly. Always store it between 4 and 8 °C.
Order your Pecorino Romano DOP
Whole wheels, quarters, vacuum-packed and freshly grated. Delivery throughout Switzerland. Call us at +41 76 361 70 21.