The producer
Carniagricola - Enemonzo (UD) - Friuli Venezia Giulia
Why we chose them
Carnia is a piece of land in the northern part of Friuli region, next to Austrian border.
Carniagricola was born from the agriculture and animaltechnic passion of the founder, Giacomo Rugo. Originally the company was concentrated
only on cow's breeding, selling the milk to the local diaries. In the last years Giacomo Rugo built his diary, to have the opportunity to process his
farm's milk.
The dairy is now managed by Beppe Rugo and his family. Beppe is a very charismatic man, a man that loves his origins and has decided to promote
the food culture of Carnia mountains.
The family has fully dedicated itself to the farm activities, taking care of the all processes, from cows wellness to cheese production. In particular
they produce Formadi Frant, a unique cheese that is protected by Slow Food with a Presidia, and Formaggio Salato (Salty cheese), a unique cheese
that matures in a particular mix of cream and brine called "salmueries".
It has been a pleasure for us meeting with Giuseppe, Sabrina and their family, visiting their modern cowshed and the dairy: the passion they have
for their job is really contagious.
