Description
Caciocavallo Lucano is a typical noble cheese produced in Basilicata with Podolica cow's milk. The name derives from the aging process where the cheese forms are tied together and placed "astride" a horizontally hung stick. It is a fatty cheese with a semi-hard, spun paste, weighing between 1.5 kg and 2.5 kg, and has a characteristic spheroidal shape. The rind is thin and smooth, yellow tending towards straw-colored, and turns amber as it ages. The paste is elastic and ivory white, and like the rind, it darkens with aging. It is considered an aromatic cheese and becomes spicy with aging. Pairings: We recommend pairing it with chestnut or strawberry tree honey. It is a cheese usually consumed at the end of a meal. Excellent with full-bodied red wines like Aglianico del Vulture. Storage: Store in the refrigerator at a controlled temperature. Aging: 22