The product
Pecorino di Pienza Fresco
A fresh, soft pecorino produced in Val d'Orcia, in Tuscany
Code:
31510
Country of origin:
Italy - Tuscany
Type of Milk:
Sheep's milk
Weight:
1,3 kg approx
Minimum order:
1 piece
| Description | A fresh, soft pecorino produced by Cugusi, an artisanal diary in Pienza, with pasteurized sheeps milk obtained from the property herd and from 4 shepherds with whom the dairy has been working for over 40 years |
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| Appearance | The rind is very thin and white in colur; the paste is soft, white to ivory in colour and with scattered small eyes |
| Taste | Delicate, milky, buttery, round and long; the aftertaste is round, dolce with hints of butter and grass |
| Maturing | At least 20 days |
| Curiosity | The careful attention on the product in every step of the production chain is a key point for Cugusi dairy: no fertilizers are used in the pastures and particular attention is put on the sheeps feeding; the milk has to be always perfectly clean and every step during the processing and the aging is made with passion and precision |
| Our selection | The Cugusi dairy is located in the hills between Montepulciano and Pienza, among olive trees, vineyards and pastures.The latter, famous for the quality of their herbs, are the natural food of the flocks and give milk, therefore cheese, a delicate and unique flavor |
| Suggestions | We suggest to serve it melted over artichokes |
| Ingredients | Sheep's pasteurized MILK, rennet, starter culture, salt. Surface treated with presevative E203. |
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| Allergens in ingredients | Milk and products thereof |
| Weight | 1,3 kg approx |
| Packaging | Unpacked |
| Storage Conditions (unpacked products) | Keep in a cold and dry place |
| Instructions for use | Please remove crust or mold before consumption |
| Country of origin of the primary ingredient | Italy |
| Nutrition Declaration | Energy: 1407 kJ / 340 kcal Fat: 29,1 g of which saturates: 21 g Carbohydrate: 3,1 g of which sugars: 2,1 g Protein: 16,3 g Salt: 1,1 g Typical value per 100 g |
The producer
Caseificio Cugusi - Montepulciano (SI) - Tuscany
Why we chose them
The story of Caseificio Cugusi began in 1962, when Cugusi Raffaele and Maria moved from Sardinia to Tuscany, bringing with them the ancient
techniques of cheese-making. Currently the management of the dairy is entrusted to their daughters, Giovanna and Silvana and their husbands, but
the rest of the family, other 7 brothers, contributes in various ways: with agriculture, farming and farm management.
The dairy is located on the beautiful hills between the Renaissance town of Pienza and Montepulciano, an area of 190 hectares with olive groves,
vineyards and pastures. These pastures, famous for the quality of their herbs give to the cheeses of the Cugusi family the unmistakable flavor and
quality.
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