Valtellina Casera DOP-700/750g

Valtellina Casera DOP is a cow's milk cheese produced in the alpine pastures of Valtellina, more precisely throughout the province of Sondrio. Valtellina Casera DOP is produced all year round and, along with Bitto, is one of the most famous Lombard cheeses and an important ingredient in the dish Pizzoccheri alla Valtellinese. Valtellina Casera DOP has ancient origins; it is believed that the first wheels were produced in social dairies in the 1700s, but the name Valtellina Casera DOP is relatively recent. Valtellina Casera DOP ages for at least 70 days before being branded with a hot iron and placed on the market. Pairings: Valtellina Casera DOP is a fundamental ingredient for the famous dish Pizzoccheri alla Valtellinese, and it is a table cheese that can become very important as it matures. Storage: Store in the refrigerator, cover with a transparent film. Processing: The milk from two or more milkings, partially skimmed by skimming, is coagulated with calf rennet. The curd is broken to the size of a corn kernel and then, under agitation, is semi-cooked at 40-45°C. After extraction, the paste is placed in wooden or plastic molds. The wheels are pressed for 8-12 hours. Dry or brine salting. Aging: 23