Pecorino Misto (Basilicata)

The mountain region of Basilicata is renowned for one special variant of pecorino cheese, called pecorino misto. As the name suggests (the word pecorino derives from the Italian word pecora, meaning sheep) pecorino is usually made with sheep milk, while for this version both goat and sheep milk are used.

The cheese is then ripened in underground caves, and during that process, it develops a subtly spicy flavor that goes well with seasonal vegetables and fruity white wines, but pecorino misto is also excellent alone or served with a slice of hearty bread.