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Pinna: Cheese
Sardis in the world
Sardinian tradition and innovation. Discover the excellence of Fratelli Pinna Cheeses, a symbol of quality and passion for cheese.
Certified excellence and commitment for the future of Sardinia
Founded in 1919 by brothers Giommaria and Francesco Pinna in Thiesi, in the heart of Sardinia, Pinna Formaggi has its roots in a tradition of cheese merchants and artisans. From the beginning, the company stood out for its attention to the production of pecorino cheese, initially also destined for the U.S. market—a pioneering vision for the time.
Over the years, has combined tradition and innovation, becoming a reference point in the Italian dairy sector. In the 1950s, a new dairy plant was built in Thiesi, later expanded in 1957 to meet growing demand. In 1985, modern facilities capable of processing up to 90,000 liters of milk per day were introduced, confirming its leadership in industrial production while maintaining its artisanal origins.
Curiosity, in 2000, an advanced freezing system was adopted, enabling the storage of up to 6 million liters of milk, allowing year-round production and efficient management of milking seasons. This ability to innovate while remaining faithful to quality enabled the company to expand into international markets while preserving its strong connection to Sardinian territory, culture, and raw materials.
Today, continues to represent the authentic taste of Sardinia through a controlled supply chain, strict attention to animal welfare, and deep respect for local biodiversity. Its product range—from sweet and aged pecorino to ricotta and spreadable cheeses—embodies an ancient knowledge renewed daily, bringing the richness and identity of a unique land to homes worldwide.
Still today, combines artisanal care with advanced technologies: full traceability, pasteurization, certified quality control (ISO 9001, 14001, 22005, 45001, BRC, IFS), and modern aging facilities.
Its production capacity exceeds 40 million liters of milk processed per year, with around 10,000 tons of products sold and a turnover exceeding 60 million euros.
Of this, 65% is generated in Italy and 35% in international markets, consolidating Pinna Formaggi's position as a jewel of Sardinian sheep cheese production and a brand committed to continuous growth on the global stage.
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The catalog stands out for its complete selection of dairy specialties produced in Sardinia, made from selected sheep’s milk and crafted according to tradition, yet with technologically advanced equipment. Each product offers an authentic journey into the heart of the island: every caciotta, every pecorino, every ricotta tells a story of unspoiled pastures, artisan care, and unmistakable flavor.
Among the most representative products stands the sheep’s milk caciotta with truffle, a soft sheep’s cheese flavored with fine black truffle. This variation of the famous Brigante stands out for its rich, refined, and delicately aromatic taste—perfect both on its own and in gourmet platters—representing the ideal meeting point between Sardinian tradition and contemporary taste. Among the great classics we find the Pecorino Romano DOP, one of the most famous Italian cheeses in the world, produced in compliance with the DOP regulations.
Aged for at least eight months, it features a compact, white texture with a strong and lingering flavor: excellent for grating over pasta or enjoyed in flakes, it is one of the cornerstones of production, with a significant share of revenue coming from exports. Completing the selection is the aged sheep’s ricotta, a salted and matured ricotta with an intense and slightly spicy flavor, perfect for grating over rustic first courses or enjoyed in thin slices with honey or jam, and the sheep’s milk caciotta with chili pepper, a semi-aged cheese with a bold and lively personality, enriched with pieces of red chili pepper. This latter variety captivates with its spicy character, ideal for aperitifs, focaccias, or Sardinian platters with an authentic flavor.
Quality
ISO
Pinna Formaggi stands out in the agri-food sector not only for the excellence of its products, but also for its concrete commitment to quality and safety, recognized through numerous certifications. As early as 1998, it was one of the first dairy companies in Sardinia to obtain the UNI EN ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating a solid management system oriented towards continuous improvement.
To this was later added the , which demonstrates constant attention to environmental protection and energy efficiency, with strict control over water consumption, emissions, and purification.
To this was later added the , which demonstrates constant attention to environmental protection and energy efficiency, with strict control over water consumption, emissions, and purification.
In 2017, the company obtained the UNI EN ISO 22005 certification, ensuring complete traceability of the entire supply chain: from the milk collected at local farms to the final distribution of the product. Confirming its attention to worker well-being, in 2018 it also achieved the UNI EN ISO 45001 certification on workplace safety. Furthermore, the international BRC and IFS certifications, obtained in 2014, confirm compliance with the highest standards of food safety required by the large-scale retail trade.
Finally, Fratelli Pinna Formaggi actively participates in the DOP protection consortia for Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Sardo, and Fiore Sardo, strengthening its bond with the island’s most authentic traditions.
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I.T.S
The commitment of Pinna Formaggi goes far beyond production: the company firmly believes in the value of the territory, its people, and education. As evidence of this, it played a decisive role in the creation of the ITS Agroalimentare of Sassari, a higher technical institute that trains young graduates in the dairy, wine, and olive oil sectors.
The collaboration with the ITS is not merely theoretical: students are welcomed for internships directly at the Thiesi plant, gaining hands-on experience in the production environment and, in many cases, later finding employment within the company.
But the educational commitment of Fratelli Pinna Formaggi goes even further back. Since 1998, the family has established the “Serafino and Pina Pinna” Scholarship Foundation, which each year rewards the best students of the Thiesi Institute with scholarships designed to support their university education and, subsequently, to facilitate their entry into the job market. A project that fully reflects the values of the company: growth, territory, people.
FAQ on Pinna
The largest dairy in Sardinia is F.lli Pinna Industria Casearia S.p.A., a reference point in the dairy sector of the island. The company specializes in the production of high-quality cheeses and ricotta, made from sheep’s and goat’s milk, both fresh and aged. It processes around 40 million litres of milk each year, turning them into almost 10,000 tonnes of dairy products. Among its excellences stand out the famous Brigante - available in variations with chili, truffle, lactose-free and even in the goat version - and the authentic Pecorino Romano DOP. With a production capacity that reaches 100,000 quintals per year, F.lli Pinna is confirmed as the undisputed leader in Sardinian cheese making.
The Pinna sheep’s cheese is available in supermarkets throughout Italy. It can also be purchased through online retailers such as VicoFoodBox.
According to Wikipedia, the turnover of Pinna Formaggi (F.lli Pinna Industria Casearia) reached about 80 million euros in 2022, up from 67,030,865 euros in 2021. The company processes around 40 million litres of milk each year, turning them into almost 10,000 tonnes of cheese and dairy products, confirming itself as one of the main players in the dairy sector in Italy.
Pinna is a brand associated with several Italian companies. The main one is Fratelli Pinna, a historical cheese factory specialized in the production of ovicaprini cheeses, based in Thiesi, in the province of Sassari. In Ittiri, also in the Sassari area, there is the Azienda Agricola F.lli Pinna. There are also other companies with the same name, such as Pinna Trasporti Logistica S.r.l., active in the transport sector and located in Calata Porta di Massa, Naples.
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