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Piacentinu DOP

A rare cheese that is produced exclusively in Sicily, Piacentinu is most noted for its striking yellow color which results from the addition of saffron during the cheese-making process. In typical Sicilian fashion, this sheep's milk cheese from Enna is flavored with whole black peppercorns. Still made by hand using ancient traditions, Piacentinu is crafted using antique tools and wooden vats. Aged for three months, it has a mellow yet distinct flavor and a dry texture.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 9 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Size: 7.5 ounces

Item: 463S

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Latest Customer Reviews for Piacentinu DOP

By Bob Schneider
from Belle Vernon, PA
on Jan 06, 2015

A lot going on here

Piacentinu is a very strange and complex cheese. First, there's the firm, waxy consistency unlike any other cheese I've tried. (The closest comparison I can think of is Norwegian Gjetost, another odd duck.) Then there's the deep yellow coloring from the saffron, which naturally gives the cheese a very distinctive flavor. If all that isn't enough, you've also got whole black peppercorns to add some heat and spice and give the texture even more complexity. I'm not sure if the whole combination comes together as seamlessly as one might wish, but this is a highly original, novel cheese that offers a genuinely unique experience for any cheese lover.

By cpsichik
from ca
on May 03, 2013

INteresting cheese

Beautiful color -- interesting flavor. the peppercorns give it a bit of a bite. nice pairing with sicilian whites. very rich

By cicciuzzu
from Irvine, CA
on Oct 12, 2008

A taste of Sicilia

A strong cheese which I and my Sicilian friends enjoy. Since the flavor is complex we eat it raw with bread or grated over a simple pasta such as pasta agghiu e ogghiu (oil and garlic).

By Cicciuzzu
from Irvine, CA
on Sep 22, 2007

Excellent Sicilian Cheese

Recently, I together with 3 sicilian friends sat down with piacentinu, onions, sicilian bread and a bottle of Neru D'Avola. We had found our own Sicily in California. Piacentinu is a firm, oily cheese which can be grated but also eaten in cut pieces. Biting into a piece of this cheese which contains a peppercorn releases a taste sensation that is hard to beat. If you like STRONG cheese forget parmeggiano, pecorino and try piacentinu for a wonderfully rich and unique taste.

By desilr
from Houston
on Apr 11, 2007

large range of appeal

Loved by a large group with a broad spectrum of palates. Unusual in appearance so added visually to a cheese board and unique enough in taste to have many guests make inquiries.

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