CANESTRATO DI MOLITERNO IGP

Among the oldest cheeses in the Italian dairy tradition.

Dating back to the 4th century AC , Wine-growers, shepherds, and farmers transformed milk into typical cane basket, named after them.

The production area includes several communes including Gorgoglione (Mt)  in the hinterland of Lucan region and it is here that the we as Guffanti select the best cured cheeses matured (special caves).

Organoleptic characteristics

Aspect and texture
compact, hard, more or less intense yellow paste according to the ripening period
Taste
Delicate, if seasoned for several months becomes more and more decidedly and pleasantly spicy
Serving suggestions
White wines full of harmonious dry taste, red wines if seasoned. In the kitchen simply match it with pears, walnuts, figs and grapes

Technical characteristics

Milk
sheep milk 70/90% , goat milk 10/30% , salt and rennet of lamb/kid
Production method
artisanal
Paste
pressed
Salting
dry
Ripening
6-12 months
Production period
annual
Fats
36,10 % MGSS
Weight
about 2-5 kg
Dimensions
d. 15-30 cm, h 15-20
Producers
dairies from the Agri valley
Whole cheese code
2200014
Cutted cheese code
2200016

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