What is this product?
Pecorino Pepato is a semi-hard sheep’s-milk cheese with whole black peppercorns, supplied in 250 g portions. The pepper gives the cheese a lively savoury character for the table and the kitchen.
Producer and format
Bucaro is the brand of this Pecorino Pepato. The professional format is 250 g per portion and 8 portions per case, a practical unit for cheese boards and kitchen mise en place.
Organoleptic profile
The cheese has a firm yet workable body, a savoury sheep’s-milk base and a clear pepper note. The whole peppercorns add aroma and a measured spicy lift without hiding the cheese character.
Professional uses and dosing
Serve it in slices or pieces on cheese boards, grate or shave it over pasta, risotto and grilled vegetables, or melt it into bakes. Start with a small amount in a recipe and adjust to the desired pepper intensity; it pairs well with full-bodied reds, honey and pears.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not serve it straight from cold storage if a fuller aroma is desired, and do not grate it over a dish that is already heavily salted. Keep the peppercorns distributed when cutting and avoid leaving the cheese exposed to air.
Storage and handling
Keep the portions refrigerated at 0 to 4 degrees Celsius and well wrapped. Bring only the service quantity to room temperature and reseal the remaining cheese after use.
LAPA delivery in Switzerland
LAPA delivers refrigerated Italian cheeses in Switzerland from Embrach through rounds serving Zurich, Bern, Geneva, Lugano, Basel and other regions.
Who it is for
The 250 g portion and 8-piece case suit restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens and catering teams that need a distinctive sheep’s-milk cheese for boards and cooking.
