Pecorino di Picinisco
- sheep milk
- hard
- Drink
- Chianti ClassicoSangiovese's acidity and cherry against salty aged sheep's milk.
- Driving
- Sour cherry juiceThe fruit note the Sangiovese brings, straight.
- Eat with
- Fresh broad beans, or a pear and honeyPecorino e fave is a Roman ritual in May; the pear-and-honey version works all year.
A classic pairing — settled enough that it belongs to the region.