Valtellina Casera

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Valtellina Casera is a semi-hard, PDO-certified Italian cheese from the Lombardy region, specifically the Valtellina valley. Made from partially skimmed cow's milk, it is aged for at least 70 days, developing a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It is often used in cooking, particularly in traditional dishes like pizzoccheri and sciatt.

Important Facts

Country of Origin Italy
Specific Origin Province of Sondrio
Certification PDO (1996)
Milk Type Cow’s milk
Milk Treatment Partially skimmed
Rind Hard and thin
Texture Semihard
Flavor Milk to hay and nutty
Colors Ivory to pale yellow
Forms Large, round, 14–18 inches wide, 4 inches high, 15–26 pounds weight
Age At least 70 days
Rennet Type Calf rennet

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