pecorino rosso (Red Pecorino)

Red Pecorino takes its name from its unique method of preparation. After being rubbed with seasoning and olive oil, the cheese is stained with tomato sauce, providing its signature red color. The cheese itself is processed manually, starting with the formation process, which occurs when the cheese is about two months old and still tender and fresh. The olive oil and tomato sauce are mixed together and applied as a protective layer over the cheese. It is in this state that the cheese matures.