Cheese story
What is Fiore Sardo?
A traditional Sardinian sheep cheese with rustic depth.
Origin
Sardinia, Italy
Milk
sheep
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Milk type
sheep
Texture
hard
Rind
natural, sometimes smoked
Ageing
3 to 6+ months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: smoky, sheepy, spicy, savoury
Origin, protection and character
Fiore Sardo comes from Italy, especially Sardinia. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
3 to 6+ months
How to serve Fiore Sardo
grating, cheese boards, Sardinian dishes
Good food matches
Cannonau
honey
bread
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
