Where is Pecorino Toscano produced?

Pecorino Toscano is produced in 286 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Abbadia San Salvatore, Abetone Cutigliano, Acquapendente, Agliana and more.

DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.

DOP · since 1996

Pecorino Toscano

Food · PDO · 286 municipalities

Pecorino Toscano DOP, recognized since 1996, distinguishes itself from other Italian sheep cheeses through a highly concentrated producer network. While its official production zone spans 286 municipalities, including Abbadia San Salvatore and Allerona, the actual creation of this cheese is entrusted to just 22 verified producers. This vast geographical footprint contrasted with a minimal pool of verified producers allows the Consorzio tutela Pecorino Toscano DOP to maintain meticulous oversight. This specialized focus prevents the industrial scaling common in neighboring sheep milk denominations, ensuring that every wheel directly represents its restricted group of authorized producers across Tuscany.

Production zone

Producers22 verified

Alival S.p.A.✓

Busti Formaggi S.p.A.✓

The producers 22

Busti Formaggi S.p.A.

Caseificio Follonica S.r.l.

Follonica

🏡 visits→✓

Caseificio Granarolo S.p.A. (già Caseificio Pinzani)

Volterra

→✓

Caseificio Il Fiorino S.r.l.

Roccalbegna

🏡 visits→

+ 16 more — every one from the consortium's official list

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pecorino Toscano produced?: Pecorino Toscano is produced in 286 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Abbadia San Salvatore, Abetone Cutigliano, Acquapendente, Agliana and more.
What does DOP mean?: DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.