Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano () is a hard, salty Italian cheese, often used for grating, made out of sheep's milk (the Italian word "pecora", from which the name derives, means sheep). Pecorino Romano was a staple in the diet for the legionaries of ancient Rome. Today, it is still made according to the original recipe and is one of Italy's oldest cheeses. Most of its production occurs in Sardinia. On the first of May, Roman families traditionally eat pecorino with fresh fava beans during a daily excursion in the Roman Campagna. It is mostly used in Central and Southern Italy.
Olevano Romano Olevano Romano Olevano Romano is a "comune" (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about east of Rome. It is the probable birthplace of the composer Giovanni Gentile. Starting from the early 19th century, artists from almost all European countries as well as American ones, visited Olevano to paint its landscapes. Today the art museum in Olevano Romano exhibits works from its collection as well as organises thematic exhibitions. The commune of Olevano Romano is home to the "Denominazione di origine controllata" (DOC) wine of Cesanese di Olevano Romano. This red Italian wine can