Castelmagno cheese
Castelmagno (DOP) is an ancient cheese[1] with Protected designation of origin status from the north-west Italian region Piedmont.
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| Country of origin | Italy |
| Region, town | Piedmont: province of Cuneo |
| Source of milk | Cows, ewes, goats |
| Pasteurised | No |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
| Aging time | 60 days |
| Certification | EU: PDO 1996: Reg. CE n.1263/96 (OJEU L. 163/96 of 02.07.1996) |
| Named after | Castelmagno |
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Historical notes
Castelmagno is a cheese which has been made for many centuries: the earliest known mention of it dates to 1277, but in all likelihood its origins are much earlier.
Zone of production
The cheese has traditionally been made in the Valle Grana in the south-west of the Province of Cuneo, where production is permitted today within the boundaries of the communes of Castelmagno, Pradleves and Monterosso Grana.
Process of production
Castelmagno is a semi-hard, half-fat cheese produced from whole cows milk, obtained from cattle of the Piedmontese breed fed on fresh forage or hay from mixed meadows or pasture. On occasion some milk from sheep or goats may be added to the cows' milk.
Uses
Aside from being eaten on its own Castelmagno can be part of countless recipes, such as in fondue or veloutés and can be eaten along with rice, pasta, polenta, thinly sliced raw beef meat (carpaccio) or grilled vegetables.
References
- Michelson, P.; Linder, L. (2010). Cheese: Exploring Taste and Tradition. Gibbs Smith. p. 114. ISBN 978-1-4236-0651-2. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
External links
- Disciplinare di produzione (in Italian)