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Buy the Locatelli Pecorino Romano on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 17 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Dating back to ancient Roman times, Pecorino Romano is one of the world's oldest recorded cheeses. Pecorino is an Italian word meaning from sheep's milk, and Romano indicates that this cheese is of Roman descent. All Pecorino Romano is made in either Lazio, Tuscany, or Sardinia during the months between November and June. These three regions have very similar pastures and breeds of sheep, ensuring consistent flavor and quality. Pecorino Romano is a name protected (DOC) cheese; its production overseen by the Consorzio per la Tulela del Formaggio Pecorino Romano. There are numerous Pecorinos made throughout Italy, but only one Pecorino Romano. Perhaps the most famous brand for Pecorino Romano in the U.S. is Locatelli. Aged for a minimum of nine months, this cheese is hard and dense; strong and sharp in flavor. It is pale yellow in color, with a black paper rind bearing the name Locatelli. Grate this cheese and serve it over pasta, soups, and salads. As a dessert, serve it chunked, drizzled with honey, and paired with ripe pears.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 15 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Locatelli Pecorino Romano

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 17 reviews)

94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(7), Flavorful(13), Pungent(8), Rich(4)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Melted(3), Salads(7), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(7), Frequent diner(6), Health conscious(3)

An old-time family favorite

By Jody, aka Martha Stewart from Gillette, Wyoming on 2/13/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Grateable dry, robust, Tangy

Cons:

Not large enough slices

Best Uses:

Salads, Sauces

Describe Yourself:

Amateur gourmet, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

An age-old family favorite. Learned the name of imported romano cheeses from my grandmother/grandfather from Italy. All were imported to us in wheels which we split amongst all the families

Simply delicious

By Pamela The Fabulous

from Albion, NE on 2/3/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Cons:

Salty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

Simply delicious on toasted bread w/prosciutto and fig spread

Too salty compared to Tuscany visit

By Mac the traveler

from Lancaster, PA on 1/6/2009

Gift:

Yes

Cons:

Salty

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

After visiting Tuscany in September 2008, I bought your version of Pecorino with great anticipationin in December 2008. Your version is much too salty, and did not come close to the great cheese I ate in Italy.

Absolutely what I was looking for.

By Jody, aka "Martha" Franchi from Gillette, Wyoming on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Sauces

Describe Yourself:

Chef-wanna-be

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

Use is red and white sauces. Grate into soups and on salads. Nothing tastes like "grandmas" unless it has this cheese in it.
Some people don't like the smell. But my grandchildren eat it by the chunks and have to be "scooted out of the kitchen".

Definitely buy this product again

By Rosie from Las Vegas on 4/11/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Fresh cooked pasta, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

I use this over fresh cooked pasta dishes, over salads, It has a firm yet flavorful pungent taste everything a great Italian Grating Cheese should have. I miss the great food, and great Italian cheeses from New York. That is the reason I order and will continue to order.

smooth sharp excellent

By Katie from Eagle River, WI on 4/6/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Great for pastasauces, Rich

Best Uses:

Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

came from Philly to Phoenix to Wisconsin..this is the best I have had in a long time!! Wisconsin doesn't even have a Locatelli! I was having it shipped from Phoenix but this price beats all!

grew up on it

By redrobin347

from Galt,Ca. on 1/22/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

on and in everything

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

There are to many words to describe the cheese.it can't get any better.i was born and raised in Jersey.i came from a town nicknamed little italy and proud of it.

Locatelli Pecorino Romano

By Boop from San Diego, CA on 1/12/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Great on Pasta

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

This is the best brand of Romano cheese!

Cannot find it here in San Diego.

At Last We Found You!

By thejamesgang

from Hopewell, VA on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Delicious, Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

None of the above

Best Uses:

Meat Balls, Melted, Salads, Sicillian Spags

Describe Yourself:

Lover of sicilian food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

My husband is Sicillian and has his grandmother's receipe from the old country. We have searched many times for this cheese and were unable to find it until we stumbled upon you. The Spags this Christmas was the best ever due to the cheese we purchased from you. Thank you for being there. We received quick service and the cheese was shipped very well. Thank you again. Happy New Year!!

The Best

By Marianne

from SC on 12/9/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Sharp

Cons:

Pricey

Best Uses:

Alone, Grated, Grated in sauce, Over pasta of course

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Picky

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

I've grown up with this cheese, nothing else was allowed in the house! Nothing can beat the taste! It is used in so many of the recipes that I cook.

Fantastic

By Guy Stewart

from South Dakota, USA on 12/6/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty and buttery, Pungent

Best Uses:

Any pasta, I use in my meatballs

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

As good as any i've tried...

Flavorful and rich!

By Subpar from Big Sky Country on 11/25/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Grated over pasta

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

Pungent and wonderful - enjoy it grated over salads, pasta, soups.... very good.

Locatelli

By Ed from Bradenton, FL on 10/6/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

Just great on pasta!

Italian Home run

By BigDogRip1 from Rockville Centre, Long Island New York on 7/23/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

Sprinkle the grated cheese on any pasta dish and it comes alive.

Locatelli Pecorino

By cook

from nh on 4/2/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Cooking, Grating

Describe Yourself:

Good cook, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

I love this grated on everything, really ggod tasting.

More cheese please

By Mocheese mocheese woo! woo! woo! from redondo ,ca on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Taste great

Cons:

Too expensive

Best Uses:

Spegats

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

taste great and is fresh

You can't cook real italian w/o Locateli

By Double "R"

from Edgewood, NM on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Add to breadcrumbs, Great on pizza, On any pasta dish, Sprinkle on chicken soup, Sprinkle on salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Locatelli Pecorino Romano:

I grew up on this cheese and it is very hard to find unless you are in NYC, Boston, etc. It is so nice to find it on Igourmet.

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