Sola di pecora
“Sora” or “Sola” in Piedmontese dialect means “shoe sole,” to which this square, low-sided cheese was jokingly compared, especially after a long maturation period. This version, originating in the Cuneo area, differs from the classic cow’s milk Sola by using sheep’s milk.
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Characteristics
Region
Milk Origin
Appearance
Compact texture, natural crust rich in noble red molds
Taste
Delicate when aged for less than 30 days. Strong flavor when aged for more than 60 days.
Pairings
Red wines, dark beers. Grape and green tomato jam. Whole wheat bread.
Technical specifications
| Latte | pasteurized whole milk, sheep's milk |
|---|---|
| Lavorazione | artisanal |
| Pasta | compact |
| Salatura | dry |
| Stagionatura | minimum 90 days |
| Produzione | all year round |
| Grassi | 32% Mgss |
| Peso | From 1 to 2 kg approx |
| Diametro | h 5, 5 cm, l 24 cm x 12 cm |
| Produttori | cheesemakers from the province of Cuneo |
| Codice Forma | n/a |
| Codice tagliato | n/a |
