L'Antica Cascina - Gran Cru di Grotta Pecorino Cheese Aged in Grotto
300g Approx.
Gran Cru di Grotta is a pecorino with an authentic taste, perfected thanks to the delicate ripening process in a natural setting, which guarantees
the ideal microclimatic and environmental conditions, matured in natural caves, made from sheep’s milk.
FEATURES
surface: mature rind, yellow ochre
side of rind: straight, slightly convex
texture: chalky and compact, with fine eye formation
colour: creamy white
aroma: intense and persistent of noble moulds
flavour: enveloping and harmonious, slight savouriness
PERFECT PAIR
The culinary research and the modern conviviality, made of finger food, happy hour and dinners with friends, led to the discovery of the “game of pairing” with wine and jams.
In this game there are no rules, except those dictated by personal tastes.
HONEY and MARMELADE
Pears and fresh or caramelized figs
Aged basamic vinegard of Modena
Pears, red radish, green tomato, blackberry jam
“SAVOR” (typical jam of Romagna made by pears, quince, “Saba” and dried fruits
Acacia, chestnut, linden, thyme honey
WINE SUGGESTION
Red Wine of medium build: Sangiovese Superiore di Romagna, Chianti classico, Barolo, Nero d’Avola