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Pecorino allo Zafferano
Description
Numerous documents attest to the intensity of saffron cultivation and to its role of prime importance in the economy of San Gimignano during the Middle Ages. Thus, the combination of the two ancient traditions of raw milkRaw milk does not undergo any thermal treatment, thus preserving intact its organoleptic and sensory characteristics. pecorino and the purest San Gimignano saffron gives rise to a unique product, having an intense aroma, a delicate but distinct taste, a compact and buttery paste, enriched by the saffron stigmas.
Suggestions
Best enjoyed with a fig, onion, or squash preserve, or to enhance a saffron risotto.
