Casolèt
Casolèt is a typical cheese from Val Camonica, distinguished by its versatile shapes.
It can be made square, triangular, or even shaped like a “Camunian rose,” a recurring symbol in the famous prehistoric Camunian graffiti and a type explored by Luigi Guffanti.
Characteristics
Region
Milk Origin
Appearance
ivory or straw-coloured paste, compact, with few eyes
Taste
milky, sweet
Pairings
White wines. Pumpkin mustard. Fresh fruit (Passacrassana pear). Black rye bread, polenta.
Technical specifications
| Milk | cow's milk, pasteurized, skimmed |
|---|---|
| Processing | artisanal |
| Cheese paste | cooked |
| Salting | brine |
| Seasoning | minimum 60 days |
| Production | all year round |
| Fat | 35% Mgss |
| Weight | 1, 5 kg, 5-2 |
| Diameter | variable |
| Producers | Val Camonica dairies |
| Whole Cheese Code | 1003135 |
