Pecorino Making & Pienza

In the heart of Tuscany's Val d'Orcia, discover the revered tradition of Pecorino cheese-making through an intimate, expert-led experience in the medieval town of Pienza, renowned worldwide for its exceptional sheep's milk cheese.This exclusive half-day journey begins at a historic cheese-making facility, where master artisans share generations of expertise in crafting Pienza's celebrated Pecorino. In an intimate setting, you'll participate in every step of the traditional process, from curdling fresh sheep's milk to molding and aging techniques that have remained unchanged for centuries.Following the hands-on workshop, savor a curated tasting of aged Pecorino varieties paired with selected regional wines and locally-sourced accompaniments. Your expert guide will illuminate the subtle flavor profiles and aging characteristics that make each cheese distinct.The experience continues with a private walking tour through Pienza's UNESCO-protected streets, where Renaissance architecture and artisanal cheese shops create an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Visit select fromageries, meeting passionate proprietors who maintain the town's cheese-making heritage, and discover unique varieties available nowhere else in the world.For discerning travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion, this bespoke experience offers unprecedented access to one of Italy's most cherished culinary traditions. Beyond mere observation, you'll gain hands-on expertise in traditional cheese-making methods while exploring a perfectly preserved Renaissance town, creating memories that epitomize the refined pleasures of Tuscan life.
Artisan cheesemaker in traditional Italian workshop demonstrates pecorino aging process with rows of golden cheese wheels on shelves Local cheesemaker demonstrating traditional Pecorino production in rustic Tuscan farmhouse, with wooden shelves of aging cheese wheels Two cheesemakers in traditional Italian attire crafting artisanal Pecorino cheese wheels in a rustic stone cellar with aged wheels on shelves Traditional cheese artisan in rustic workshop demonstrates pecorino-making process while farmers tend sheep in Tuscan hillside background Traditional aged Pecorino cheese wheels stacked on rustic wooden shelves in historic Pienza cellar, golden lighting highlights textures Traditional cheese artisan demonstrating pecorino-making process in rustic Tuscan farmhouse amid copper vats and aging wheels of cheese