Description: Semi-hard cheese made with whole milk from sheep raised on the pastures of the internal hills of Basilicata. With a cylindrical form and a semi-hard, straw-coloured rind, this cheese is characterised by a semi-hard texture with minute holes and by a fragrant flavour with distinguishes it from other matured cheeses. The rind bears the marks of the handmade reed basket used to form the cheese. The cheese is matured in underground caves, which give the product its particular and highly-prized characteristics.
Characteristics: A compact texture with a golden straw colour. Sweet and delicate flavour and aromatic nose.
Ingredients: Sheep’s milk, salt, rennet
Provenance: Forenza (PZ), Basilicata, Italy
Packaging: Whole cheese only
Weight: Approximately 3kg
Shelf life: 9 months
Serving suggestion: Great eaten as it is, or as a quick meal with bread and all types of salami. Serve thinly sliced or in small cubes for a delicious accompaniment to an aperitif or as part of a cheese and charcuterie board. Great with honey and/or preserves.
