Pecorino Sardo PDO
Savoury. Crumbly. Powerful.
Regular price £12.10Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | Italy, Sardinia |
| style texture | Mature pecorino, firm to hard |
| milk | Ewe |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Full-bodied red wines, sherry, madeira |
About the cheese
Pecorino Sardo is one of Italy’s most ancient and celebrated ewe’s milk cheeses, with origins thought to trace back to the Bronze Age. A true staple of Sardinian culinary tradition, it has been made for generations by local shepherds using time-honoured methods.
Firm and slightly crumbly, it offers a beautifully layered flavour - gently sweet at first, then developing a piquant edge with a lingering, savoury finish. Rich yet refined, it is a cheese that evolves on the palate.
Enjoy it simply in shards, with a full-bodied Italian red, or grated over pasta and hearty dishes for added depth and character.
About the producer
Crafted by CAO Formaggi, a cooperative of over 700 Sardinian sheep farmers founded in 1966 to preserve and elevate the island’s cheesemaking heritage.
By bringing together local producers, the cooperative transforms exceptional quality milk into distinctive cheeses that reflect the land and its traditions. Every stage, from farm to finished cheese, is carefully monitored to ensure consistency, traceability and excellence.
Driven by passion and respect for their craft, CAO Formaggi continues to share the authentic flavours and culture of Sardinia with the world.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
IMPORTANT: Delivery dates are not guaranteed. For special occasions, please select an earlier delivery date. Cheese ripeness/maturity and wine vintages are not guaranteed unless specified in the product description. Due to small-scale production and logistics, some items may be unavailable. Images are for illustration purposes only.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
