Caciottone di Norcia Cheese

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About Caciottone di Norcia Cheese

Caciottone di Norcia is a cheese from Italy, specifically recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product. It is cylindrical in shape, with a diameter of 20-22 cm and a heel height of 9-11 cm, weighing approximately

Key Facts

Country of Origin Italy
Specific Origin Valnerina area in the province of Perugia, including the municipalities of Norcia, Cascia, Monteleone di Spoleto, Preci, and Poggiodomo
Protection PGI (2021)
Milk Type Cow's milk and sheep's milk
Milk Treatment Pasteurized
Fat Content Minimum 46.00 g per 100 g (dry matter)
Moisture Content Dolce (mild) ripening, 20 to 60 days, 31%; Medio (medium) ripening, 61 to 120 days, 23%; Riserva (Reserve) ripening, 121 to 365 days, 21%
Rind Thin, smooth, and washed
Texture Soft and buttery, becoming firmer closer to the rind
Flavor Fragrant and aromatic with a creamy aftertaste
Aroma Milk, warmed milk, and/or melted butter
Colors Rind ranges from straw yellow to ochre yellow; interior is white to straw-colored
Forms Whole or in portions
Age 20 to 365 days, depending on ripening type
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