Pecorino Marzolino

Thanks to the addition of lactase during the cheesemaking process, this young pecorino is certified lactose free. While most lactose breaks down during cheesemaking, there are typically traces of it left that continue to break down during aging. It is rare to find a young cheese that is also lactose-intolerant friendly, which is only one of the reasons why we love this cheese! Made by the Busti family in Tuscany, Pecorino Marzolino is a softer sheep milk cheese rubbed with tomato paste. The cheeses are paired together during their brief aging time and turned routinely to give them their signature trapezoidal shape. Sweet and delicate with an acidic finish, Pecorino Marzolino melts beautifully. It was practically made for pizza!