“CROCCOLONE” – Big Pecorino Cheese aged RESERVE
Hard Cheese - Matured
Sheep
Pasteurized milk
Not edibleProduct code
Availability
Croccolone is a big sized reserve cheese; this means we sell it only after a minimum ageing period of one year, which at times can reach two years or more.This cheese is not always available; in fact we only produce it if the cheese we choose from is up to the standard we require for a reserve. Just like reserve wines, we pick only the best. The long ageing period may cause some superficial cracks on the cheese rind. These cracks may appear as a defect, but on the contrary it confirms that the cheese is made by hand, the process is artisanal rather than industrial.
The signs on the cheese show traces of the human hand, which produced and handled it including any errors.I
Pasteurized sheep MILK, live milk enzymes, kid rennet, salt. ALLERGENS: MILK and MILK protein
SHAPE: cylindrical, with slightly rounded sides, about 14/17 cm thick while the flat surfaces are about 30/34 cm in diameter and weighs approximately 13-16 kg.
EXTERNAL FEATURES: displays a lined pattern as well as showing basket weave impressions on the surface. The colour can vary from a light brown to a dark brown, depending on its sweating while maturing, as well as the oil and vinegar treatment given to the crust while ageing.
INTERNAL FEATURES: it has a very pale yellow hard and crumbly paste. The undercrust is quite evident because of the particular ageing carried out “at natural temperature”, which means the cheese is not aged in refrigerated cells.
ODOR: it has a complex aroma displaying traces of cooked butter as well as having hints of nuts and flavours near the crust; it is also mildly earthy and with medium to high intensity smells of sheep and barn.
FLAVOUR: it has an intense slightly piquant flavour, which can increase with ageing, yet it is very pleasant and tasty.
- Food pairings:
Perfect for aperitivo, antipasto with cold cuts, and as a dessert cheese. Great in the kitchen for carpaccio, risotto, pasta dishes.
- Wine pairings:
Goes well with wines like Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, Sassicaia, Amarone, and other great wines.
Hard Cheese - MaturedSheepPasteurized milkNot edibleCode produit
Disponibilité
Unit of measurement
Kilo
Package Type
Without wrapping
Weight per piece
13.16 kg
Pieces per box
Diameter 30/35 cm (flat surfaces and 14/18 cm slightly rounded sides)
Storage conditions
Refrigerate from +4°C to +8°C
Transportation
Refrigerated from 0°C to +8°C
Product life in sealed package
120 days
Minimum order quantity
1 piece
Valori nutrizionali medi
per 100 gr di prodotto
Etichettatura Ambientale
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