Locatelli is a brand name of cheese and Pecorino Romano is a variety of cheese. The Locatelli family began producing Pecorino Romano over 500 years ago in the Lazio region of Italy. Today, Locatelli Pecorino Romano is considered to be one of the finest Pecorino Romano's available. It is unique in quality because it is hand-crafted from 100% pure sheep's milk which when aged over 9 months at a minimum, the result is an aged, spicy and sharp, dry cheese that is perfect for a grating cheese. We like to cut up some small pieces and enjoy it as a snacking cheese, accompanied with traditional Italian antipasti and even artisanal Italian honey and compotes.
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
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No
Product Dimensions
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8 x 4 x 4 inches; 1 Pounds
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Customers like the taste, value, and delivery of the dairy based cheese. For example, they mention it's great tasting, money well spent, and very well packaged. That said, some complain about the warmth and material. For instance, they say the cheese was hot and had separated from the oil.
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50 customers mention41 positive9 negative
Customers like the taste of the dairy based cheese. They say it has a great taste and is salty and strong.
"...And the taste and freshness - OH MY! DELICIOUS! It is money well spent!" Read more
"We use grated cheese on traditional Sicilian dishes. The taste of this cheese was authentic, but a little mild...." Read more
"...Taste was sharp, which is what i expected but still not sure why it's wet with oil...." Read more
Customers like the value of the dairy based cheese. They mention that it's money well spent, great cheese, and excellent. They also appreciate the quality and the quick delivery.
"...The price is very good. It arrived vacuum packed in heavy duty shrink wrap and an ice packet. Highly recommend this very good Romano." Read more
"...And the taste and freshness - OH MY! DELICIOUS! It is money well spent!" Read more
"...Have ordered twice now and the Locatelli brand is very, very good. The cost,..." Read more
"...Overall it was a wonderful transaction, fair price, more than fair size and quickly mailed...." Read more
13 customers mention13 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the delivery of the product. They mention that it arrived perfect, well packaged, and was shipped quickly. Some customers also appreciate the great service provided by the seller.
"...is very well packaged, etc., etc. So we're happy to have it, and will order again when needed." Read more
"...was a wonderful transaction, fair price, more than fair size and quickly mailed...." Read more
"...or sweat in transport, but this is a hardy and hard cheese and it arrived perfect...." Read more
"I love this cheese and it comes in ice. Well packed and shipped quickly. I use on pasta and pizza" Read more
6 customers mention6 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the freshness of the product. They mention that it has a great flavor and is delivered quickly.
"Arrived well- packaged, fresh and is divinely delicious - not too salty. My pasta, and meat balls were a hit with friends and family" Read more
"quality, fresh and packaged with great care. I would buy from this vendor again!" Read more
"Haven't seen this in my area; I love it on my pasta dishes and this one was fresh. I will buy more." Read more
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Customers are dissatisfied with the warmth of the dairy based cheese. They mention that the 2 freezer bags inside were warm, as was the cheese, and that the pack was warm to the touch. This makes the product unsuitable for hot weather and makes the ice packs melt.
"It arrived on a really hot day and was almost hot when I picked it out of the mailbox I cooled it down in the fridge and after a bit of running it..." Read more
"...No cooling or temp protection. Just thrown in a box with my other items. It's hot here in Florida...." Read more
"...Not today. Even so, the ice pack was warm to the touch- no match for hot weather. The cheese was just getting ready to get too warm...." Read more
"Same problems as others have said...arrived hot, vacuum seal breached and lots of oil all over the cheese, packaging and inside supposed Styrofoam..." Read more
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Customers are not happy with the material of the dairy based cheese. They mention that it's an oily mess, the oil had separated from the cheese, and it'd never be usable. Some say that the cheese tasted bland and dry.
"...was sharp, which is what i expected but still not sure why it's wet with oil...." Read more
"...others have said...arrived hot, vacuum seal breached and lots of oil all over the cheese, packaging and inside supposed Styrofoam cool pak...." Read more
"It is a bit too salty, and very much too soft & oily for grating" Read more
"...When I opened my bubble mailer, it was leaking something like oil from the plastic wrap as it had a hole in it...." Read more
The cheese arrived with liquid sweating from it in the bag because it was not kept cold or at least not packaged well enough to keep it chilled. This cheese is no good at this point and will be throwing it out. Wasted money on this. I would give 0 stars on everything if i could
Buying cheese from Amazon is something I never thought I would do but was desperate! Only Romano available here was some nasty stuff made in Wisconsin which was just horrid. I was prepared for the worst but was really surprised at how good this is! This tastes like the Romano I had in Italy (which got me helplessly addicted)! The price is very good. It arrived vacuum packed in heavy duty shrink wrap and an ice packet. Highly recommend this very good Romano.
I've been paying ludicrous prices for this cheese from a vendor in Pennsylvania for almost 10 years. Now that I've found I can get it from Frank & Sal via Amazon at a massively better price, I am beyond thrilled.
I was hesitant to purchase this cheese - partially because it says it is made from 100% sheep's mil and later says cow's milk for ingredients, and partially because of the cost with shipping. My youngest child and I are severely allergic to cow milk... But I finally tried it and was thrilled we did! The label ays 100% sheep milk, and from how our bodies reacted, I believe it. And the taste and freshness - OH MY! DELICIOUS! It is money well spent!
This was really the worst Locatelli I've ever ingested. First, I had it for about a week prior to opening (in my refrigerator). When I took it out, it was slimy all over the outside as if it had been frozen and defosted with googy, gummy gunk all over.. The inside was great -- pleasant tasting with a mild and creamy taste. It's a shame for real that so much had to be cut off and discarded. I am from Sicily and have eaten many a good Locatelli -- even at local Italian stores. I thougt this would cheaper to buy in buld than purchasing in-store by the pound. Mistake! There's a saying in Sicilian that everybody that understands English will underatand: The cheap comes out expensive.
This is my go to Pecorino Romano. It is not available within a hundred miles of me. I was afraid to order online because cheeses are fragile and easily ruined. I did order it because I was desperate. You did such a good job of getting it to me safe and sound. Thank you.
We use grated cheese on traditional Sicilian dishes. The taste of this cheese was authentic, but a little mild. I would rather have had it in one thicker slice rather in two thinner ones, seems to crumble easier when cut. But we have to travel to New Orleans to get a good pecorino cheese. Very nice to get thru mail. Thanks
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