Pecorino Su Sardu Crosta Fiorita: the Sardinian bloomy-rind pecorino
Pecorino Su Sardu Crosta Fiorita is a semi-hard Sardinian sheep's cheese, made in Sardinia from ewe's milk and aged for over 90 days. The bloomy rind, covered with the noble moulds that develop naturally during maturation, protects a compact paste with a full, decisive flavour and the herbaceous notes of the island's pastures. It comes as a whole wheel of about 2.5 kg under the Gloria brand of the Auricchio Group, perfect for cheese boards, grating and professional kitchens.
What is a bloomy-rind pecorino
Pecorino is a cheese made exclusively from sheep's milk. The term bloomy rind refers to a natural rind colonised by noble moulds that develop spontaneously in the ageing cellar: this microflora gives intense aromas, a characteristic surface and helps the paste mature from the outside in. It is a traditional technique that sets this pecorino apart from smooth or treated-rind versions.
Origin: the Sardinia of pecorino
Sardinia is Italy's leading region for pecorino production and its tradition of sheep's cheeses has roots in Nuragic-era pastoralism. The Mediterranean climate, aromatic pastures and the native Sardinian sheep breed give the milk a unique profile, found in the herbaceous notes and savouriness of this Su Sardu. The wheel is produced in Sardinia; the Gloria line is distributed by the Auricchio Group.
The Gloria brand of the Auricchio Group
Gloria is the brand under which the Auricchio Group (Gennaro Auricchio S.p.A., Cremona) offers a selection of Sardinian pecorino cheeses for the restaurant trade. Auricchio is one of the most internationally renowned Italian cheese companies and selects Sardinian sheep's cheese wheels for refining, guaranteeing continuity of supply and quality standards suited to food service.
Sensory profile
The paste is compact, ivory to straw coloured, with a full, rich and slightly piquant flavour that grows with ageing. The bloomy rind adds notes of undergrowth and noble mushroom. The nose reveals aromas of ewe's milk and wild Mediterranean herbs. Its semi-hard structure makes it suitable both for the table, in shavings, and for grating over hot dishes.
Technical specifications
Semi-hard sheep's cheese, ewe's milk, aged for more than 90 days. Whole wheel weighing about 2.5 kg, vacuum-packed. Refrigerated storage at +2/+4 °C. Allergens: milk and dairy products. Country of origin: Italy (Sardinia). Brand: Gloria – Auricchio Group.
Uses in professional kitchens
Serve at room temperature on Sardinian cheese boards with strawberry-tree honey, preserves and pane carasau. In shavings over salads, carpaccio and velouté soups to add character. Grated at the end of cooking over pasta dishes, gnocchi and risotto in place of classic grating pecorino. Excellent briefly melted for rustic fondues and fillings. The bloomy rind can be left on or removed depending on the desired intensity.
Recommended pairings
It pairs with strawberry-tree or chestnut honey, fig and onion preserves, mostarda and dried fruit. For wine, it favours structured Sardinian reds such as Cannonau, but also stands up to savoury white wines. Complete the table with pane carasau, extra virgin olive oil and Sardinian cured meats for a full regional board.
LAPA distribution and logistics
Refrigerated B2B and B2C delivery in Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Cold chain at +2/+4 °C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) delivery within 24-48 hours via certified food-grade partner couriers (Swiss Post Frigo-Express, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport).
Who it is for
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, delicatessens, hotels, gelato shops, pastry labs, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian cuisine looking for an authentic Sardinian pecorino for cheese boards and cooking. More than 1,500 chefs in Switzerland choose LAPA every morning for their Italian specialty supplies.
