Pecorino Pere e Zenzero Busti

Pecorino Pere e Zenzero is a cheese born of a contemporary vision of the Tuscan cheesemaking tradition — one that knows its raw material deeply and does not fear entering into dialogue with unexpected ingredients. Produced by Caseificio Busti from whole sheep milk sourced from local farms, this pecorino incorporates two apparently distant but extraordinarily complementary ingredients into the paste: pear, with its soft fruity sweetness, and ginger, with its fresh, citrusy and slightly spicy warmth. The balance between the two is the true protagonist: neither ingredient prevails over the other, and neither eclipses the quality of the Tuscan pecorino that hosts them.

Key features

• Milk: pasteurised whole sheep milk, Tuscan farms
• Producer: Caseificio Busti, Tuscany
• Characterising ingredients: pear and ginger in the paste
• Classification: semi-hard cheese, medium ageing
• Rind: natural, ochre-toned, not edible
• Paste: ivory-straw with homogeneous distribution of pear and ginger
• Ageing: medium (approximately 60–90 days)
• Storage: refrigerated between 4°C and 8°C; serve at room temperature

Sensory profile

• Appearance: compact ivory-straw paste with pieces of dried pear and ginger distributed evenly; visually elegant and original cross-section
• Nose: soft enveloping sheep base with sweet fruity notes of pear and the citrusy resinous touch of ginger, emerging with a pleasant and never invasive progression
• Palate: milky and rounded entry of Tuscan pecorino; the sweetness of pear asserts itself immediately, soft and juicy, followed by the fresh and slightly spicy warmth of ginger that extends the finish with vivacity; aromatic, persistent and surprisingly harmonious aftertaste
• Texture: compact and melting paste with the light consistency of pear pieces adding a pleasant variation to the chew

Serving suggestions

• At room temperature on a cheeseboard with chestnut honey or quince jam, which amplify the fruity note
• With walnuts, toasted hazelnuts and dried fruit for an autumnal cheeseboard of great character
• In slices on wholegrain or rye bread, where the sweetness of the pear finds an ideal rustic counterpoint
• As a filling for savoury tarts with seasonal vegetables — radicchio, pumpkin, caramelised onions
• Melted as a finishing touch for pear risotto with white wine reduction, where ginger adds an unexpected aromatic note
• Paired with aromatic white wines — Gewürztraminer, Alsatian Riesling, Müller-Thurgau — or a Tuscan Vin Santo for a memorable end to the meal

Why choose it

The Pecorino Pere e Zenzero Busti is an original reference with high narrative potential for an online specialty shop: the pear-ginger combination is contemporary, recognisable and capable of intriguing both the passionate cheese lover and those approaching the world of artisan pecorinos for the first time. It is a cheese that tells the story of an unconventional Tuscany — creative, open to dialogue with flavours of the world, but always rooted in the quality of local raw materials. An excellent gourmet gift, a protagonist of autumnal and winter cheeseboards, and ideal for those who seek a cheese that makes people talk at the table.