Stracchino di capra

The production methods are similar to those used for making Taleggo that was traditionally called ‘Stracchino’, as were other Lombardy uncooked paste cheeses made mainly after the descent of the animals from the alpine pastures (when, therefore, the animals were ‘stracco’ or tired). This product is, however, made exclusively with goat’s milk giving it a distinctive characteristic of its own.

Organoleptic characteristics

Aspect and texture
fairly compact, ivory paste, more melting towards the edges with few holes. Washed, reddish rind with greyish-blue bloom.
Taste
very intense and penetrating with a note of acidity and rich goaty flavour
Serving suggestions
full bodied, aged, red wines. Aromatic honey. Fresh fruit (Passacrassana pears, cherries..). Black rye bread and polenta

Technical characteristics

Milk
full fat, raw, goat’s milk
Production method
artisan
Paste
uncooked, not pressed
Salting
dry
Ripening
at least 45 days
Production period
summer
Fats
40 % F-Dm
Weight
2 kg
Dimensions
base 20x20 cm diameter, h.6 cm
Producers
dairies in higher Lombardy
Whole cheese code
n.d.
Cutted cheese code
n.d.

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