Pecorino Siciliano



Pecorino Siciliano (: Picurinu sicilianu) is an origin-protected firm cheese from the  island and  of. It is produced throughout the island, but especially in the of, , ,  and. It is a pecorino-style cheese, like its close relation pecorino Romano, but not as well known outside Italy as the latter.

The cheese was awarded Italian protection in 1955 and   status in 1996.