Puzzone di Moena DOP
The name derives from the very strong odor that emanates from this cheese, which is aged in high-humidity caves to achieve a more pronounced fermentation of the curd. Alongside the name “Puzzone di Moena,” the Ladin name “Spretz Tzaorì,” meaning “tasty cheese,” was also in use. Since September 2014, it has acquired the Protected Designation of Origin for both mountain pasture (malga) and non-summer production. It belongs to the “nostrani di casello” family, which includes numerous cheeses from Trentino.
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Characteristics
Region
Milk Origin
Appearance
Compact, elastic, straw-yellow paste with numerous holes. Moist, reddish-orange rind.
Taste
intense, with a very strong and persistent aroma, slightly spicy after a long seasoning.
Pairings
Red wines, dark beers. Rose and green tomato jam. Whole wheat bread.
Technical specifications
| Milk | cow's milk, raw, whole milk |
|---|---|
| Processing | artisanal, mountain pasture |
| Cheese paste | cooked, pressed |
| Salting | dry |
| Seasoning | minimum 60 days |
| Production | all year round, summer mountain pasture |
| Fat | 45% Mgss |
| Weight | 8-10 kg |
| Dimensions | diameter 30-40 cm, h. 10 |
| Producers | dairies and mountain farmers of Moena and Predazzo |
| Whole Cheese Code | 340F210 |
| Cutted Cheese Code | 340F217 |
