Canestrato Pecorino di Moliterno IGP

Lucanian cheese produced according to a detailed specification. The sheep and goats must be raised in a specific area of Basilicata and primarily pasture-fed. Any dietary supplements prohibit the use of animal-derived products and silage but only allow grains such as oats, barley, wheat, corn, and legumes such as broad beans, field beans, and chickpeas.
The milk used must not be less than 70% sheep's milk and 10% goat's milk. Generally, a ratio of 70% to 30% is preferred.
While drying can take place at the processing company and lasts from thirty to forty days from shaping, aging must occur exclusively in the cellars of the traditionally suited area, specifically in the administrative territory of the municipality of Moliterno (Potenza). Aging of less than 3 months is not permitted. The color is typical of a pecorino with a well-defined rind and the paste that, from the outside to the inside, changes in color gradation.
On the nose, it is pungent. The Canestrato di Moliterno IGP is excellently suited to be enjoyed as a table cheese.

Features