Fulvi - 'Pecorino Romano del Lazio DOP' whole, raw sheep's milk aged 10-12 months (Lazio, Italy, 7oz)

Fulvi Pecorino Romano del Lazio DOP — Nepi, Lazio, Italy

Fulvi is the benchmark for what Pecorino Romano was always meant to be — and it is categorically different from the mass-produced versions most people know. Made from 100% whole, unpasteurized sheep’s milk collected from Sopravissana and Siciliana breed flocks in the Roman countryside, and produced in Nepi just 15 miles north of Rome, this is an ancient cheese with an unbroken lineage. Aged a minimum of 10 to 12 months and coated in traditional black wax, Fulvi carries the DOP designation that guarantees its Lazio origin and production standards. The key distinction: Fulvi uses whole milk, not skimmed — giving it a higher butterfat content, a less dry texture, and a less aggressive saltiness than Sardinian Pecorino Romano. The result is a cheese that is rich, complex, and deeply versatile: magnificent grated over pasta, and equally rewarding eaten as is.

The paste is ivory-white and semi-firm with a dense, slightly granular texture that yields to a long, savory finish. The aroma is sheepy and pastoral, with a warm nuttiness and a gentle tang. The flavor is full and rounded — bold enough to stand up to a rich ragù, refined enough to eat with honey and a glass of Frascati.

• Producer: Fulvi, Nepi, Lazio, Italy
• Certification: Pecorino Romano DOP
• Milk Type: Whole, unpasteurized sheep’s milk (Sopravissana & Siciliana breeds)
• Style: Semi-firm, black wax coated, aged
• Aging: Minimum 10–12 months
• Size: 7oz
• Tasting Notes: Ivory paste, sheepy aroma, warm nuttiness, gentle tang, full savory flavor, long finish
• Best Paired With: Pasta all’Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, grilled lamb, honey, crusty bread, Frascati, or a medium-bodied Italian red

Ancient craft, Lazio terroir, whole milk integrity — Fulvi’s Pecorino Romano DOP is the benchmark for what this storied Italian cheese can truly be.