Pecorino Sardo
Food · PDO · 377 municipalities
Recognized under EU PDO status since 1996, Pecorino Sardo DOP is anchored strictly within the territory of Sardinia. While other regional sheep cheeses exist, this denomination is uniquely defined by its strict geographical confinement to 377 designated municipalities, starting alphabetically with Abbasanta. Furthermore, the entire certified production of this cheese is trusted to an exclusive group of just 20 verified producers. Under the oversight of the Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Pecorino Sardo DOP, these makers ensure that every authentic wheel conforms to these precise municipal boundaries, separating this cheese from generic island sheep milk products.
The producers 20
+ 14 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pecorino Sardo produced?
- Pecorino Sardo is produced in 377 municipalities in Sardinia, Italy: Abbasanta, Aggius, Aglientu, Aidomaggiore and more.
- What does DOP mean?
- DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.