Pecorino Bagnolese Slow Food Cheese

Pecorino Bagnolese, a Slow Food Presidium from Irpinia

Pecorino Bagnolese is one of Irpinia's most representative cheeses, made with milk from the historic Bagnolese sheep breed raised on the pastures of the Laceno Plateau, around Bagnoli Irpino. Its quality is closely tied to this rare and valuable sheep breed, celebrated through the Slow Food Presidium. Free-range and semi-free-range farming and the animals' natural diet give the milk unique characteristics reflected in the cheese's authentic flavour.

Traditional Production that Celebrates the Region

Pecorino Bagnolese is made according to local cheesemaking traditions, respecting processing and maturation times that bring out its sensory qualities. The rind is firm and develops an increasingly deep brown colour as the months pass, while the interior is straw-coloured and compact. Its flavour develops during ageing, becoming progressively more intense and pleasantly piquant while maintaining a balanced aromatic profile.

How to Enjoy Pecorino Bagnolese

Pecorino Bagnolese is ideal as a table cheese or on platters with cured meats and cheeses. It pairs beautifully with artisan honey, preserves, rustic bread and full-bodied red wines such as Aglianico del Vulture. Served at room temperature, it reveals the aromas of the pastures and the complexity developed during maturation, making it a highlight of tastings and aperitifs celebrating Southern Italian specialities.

Refrigerated shipping recommended from June to September (option available at checkout).

Shipping in Italy and Europe

Standard shipping within Italy costs €8.90. Orders over €99 qualify for free shipping within Italy.

We carefully pack our products to protect them from impacts, compression and temperature changes. Special protective packaging is used where needed.

Delivery within Italy generally takes 24–72 hours after dispatch. For EU destinations, delivery times and charges depend on the destination, parcel weight and shipping service selected at checkout. Faster and more economical services may be available.

Please allow up to two working days for order preparation. To avoid weekend delays, fresh products such as cheese, bread and cured meats are generally not dispatched from Thursday onwards.

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