Tuscany's cheese tradition is dominated by sheep's milk, producing some of Italy's most beloved varieties.
Pecorino Toscano DOP
The quintessential Tuscan cheese comes in two main varieties:
Fresh (Fresco)
Aged 20 days minimum
Mild, creamy flavor
Perfect with fruit and honey
Aged (Stagionato)
Aged 4+ months
Sharp, complex flavor
Ideal with robust red wines
Pecorino di Pienza
From the picturesque town of Pienza, this variety is aged in terracotta jars or wrapped in walnut leaves.
Ricotta Toscana
Fresh and delicate, used in both sweet and savory dishes:
Ravioli fillings
Crostini with honey
Traditional pastries
Where to Buy
Caseificio di Pienza — Watch the cheese being made
Local farmers' markets — Every Tuesday and Saturday
Enotecas — Often stock excellent local cheeses
"Cheese is milk's leap toward immortality." — Clifton Fadiman
Experience cheese tastings during your stay at Villa of Golden Light Lucignano.