Appearance
Compact wheels with a smooth, semi-firm
ivory-colored paste. The coating of dried
chamomile flowers helps maintain its pillowy
softness.
Flavor
Creamy paste with hints of herbal sweetness
and fresh cut apples.
History
Pecorino Camomilla is produced in May and
June when sheep graze on the best grass of
the year and the chamomile flowers are
abundant. Paolo Farabegoli was inspired by
memories of his grandmother making a similar
cheese as he was growing up. She would put
the cheese in large wooden crates filled with
fresh cut chamomile to preserve it as it aged.
The wheels were stored in the rafters of the
house during the afternoon heat and then
placed in a cool pantry in the evening. The
process maintained the cheese’s softness, as
well as the floral aroma. Paolo has spent
several years dedicated to recreating the
aromas and flavors of his family’s traditions,
resulting in this one-of-a-kind cheese.
Ingredients: Pasteurized Sheep’s Milk,
Rennet, Salt. Rind coated
with dried chamomile
flowers.