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Truffle Pecorino

Name: Truffle PecorinoTruffle Pecorino, Tuscan Sheep's Milk Cheese | FINE & WILD
Brand: HAMISH JOHNSTON
SKU: PECTRU300
Price: 20.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£20.00

300g±

Variant

Aged 60 Days Black Summer Truffle

A Tuscan pecorino aged for 60 days with pieces of black summer truffle worked through the paste. The truffle's aroma migrates through the cheese during maturation, so the flavour is in every slice — earthy and fungal against the sweet, nutty richness of sheep's milk.

A Tuscan semi-hard cheese made from pasteurised sheep's milk and studded throughout with pieces of black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum). The wheels are aged for 60 days on wooden boards, turned regularly during maturation — long enough for the truffle's volatile aromatic compounds to migrate through the paste, so that the truffle flavour is not confined to the visible pieces but permeates the cheese itself.

The base is a clean, well-made pecorino — ivory-coloured, smooth-textured, with the sweet, slightly nutty character that sheep's milk gives when handled well. The truffle adds an earthy, fungal depth that sits underneath the sweetness of the cheese rather than overwhelming it. The balance depends on the truffle being distributed evenly through the paste, and here it is — each slice carries both the mild richness of the pecorino and the musky, savoury intensity of the truffle in roughly equal measure.

Black summer truffle is milder and more subtle than its winter counterpart (Tuber melanosporum), which makes it better suited to a cheese like this where the truffle needs to complement rather than dominate. The 60-day age gives the paste enough firmness to slice and shave cleanly without crumbling, while keeping it supple enough to eat comfortably at room temperature.

The rind is treated with olive oil during ageing and is not edible.

Origin: Tuscany, Italy.

Ingredients: Pasteurised sheep's milk, black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum Vitt.) min 5%, organic extra virgin olive oil, salt, rennet, natural flavours.

Allergens: Milk

Bring to room temperature before eating — 20–30 minutes out of the fridge is enough. Cold dulls both the truffle aroma and the flavour of the cheese, and the texture firms up in a way that makes it less pleasant to eat.

Shave thinly over fresh pasta, risotto, or scrambled eggs — the residual heat from the dish warms the cheese just enough to release the truffle fragrance without cooking it. Avoid melting or cooking this cheese at high temperatures; the truffle aroma is volatile and dissipates quickly with heat.

On a board, slice thinly and serve with honey, ripe pear, or fig. It pairs well with walnuts and a handful of lightly dressed rocket. As part of a cheese course, it sits comfortably alongside a firm aged cheese and a soft, fresh variety — the truffle gives it a distinct character that holds its own without needing to be the centrepiece.

For wine, a medium-bodied red with some earthiness works well — a Chianti Classico or a Nebbiolo-based wine from Piedmont would complement both the sheep's milk and the truffle. A dry, nutty white such as a Verdicchio or an aged white Burgundy is also a good match.

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here

Description

A Tuscan semi-hard cheese made from pasteurised sheep's milk and studded throughout with pieces of black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum). The wheels are aged for 60 days on wooden boards, turned regularly during maturation — long enough for the truffle's volatile aromatic compounds to migrate through the paste, so that the truffle flavour is not confined to the visible pieces but permeates the cheese itself.

The base is a clean, well-made pecorino — ivory-coloured, smooth-textured, with the sweet, slightly nutty character that sheep's milk gives when handled well. The truffle adds an earthy, fungal depth that sits underneath the sweetness of the cheese rather than overwhelming it. The balance depends on the truffle being distributed evenly through the paste, and here it is — each slice carries both the mild richness of the pecorino and the musky, savoury intensity of the truffle in roughly equal measure.

Black summer truffle is milder and more subtle than its winter counterpart (Tuber melanosporum), which makes it better suited to a cheese like this where the truffle needs to complement rather than dominate. The 60-day age gives the paste enough firmness to slice and shave cleanly without crumbling, while keeping it supple enough to eat comfortably at room temperature.

The rind is treated with olive oil during ageing and is not edible.

Origin: Tuscany, Italy.

Ingredients: Pasteurised sheep's milk, black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum Vitt.) min 5%, organic extra virgin olive oil, salt, rennet, natural flavours.

Allergens: Milk

Preparation / Cooking

Bring to room temperature before eating — 20–30 minutes out of the fridge is enough. Cold dulls both the truffle aroma and the flavour of the cheese, and the texture firms up in a way that makes it less pleasant to eat.

Shave thinly over fresh pasta, risotto, or scrambled eggs — the residual heat from the dish warms the cheese just enough to release the truffle fragrance without cooking it. Avoid melting or cooking this cheese at high temperatures; the truffle aroma is volatile and dissipates quickly with heat.

On a board, slice thinly and serve with honey, ripe pear, or fig. It pairs well with walnuts and a handful of lightly dressed rocket. As part of a cheese course, it sits comfortably alongside a firm aged cheese and a soft, fresh variety — the truffle gives it a distinct character that holds its own without needing to be the centrepiece.

For wine, a medium-bodied red with some earthiness works well — a Chianti Classico or a Nebbiolo-based wine from Piedmont would complement both the sheep's milk and the truffle. A dry, nutty white such as a Verdicchio or an aged white Burgundy is also a good match.

Delivery

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here