In the past, the city of Bra was a market where this cheese produced in the Cuneo mountains was sold. Today, it is produced throughout the province. The two versions of Bra cheese were awarded Dop status in 1982. Bra Hard Cheese ripened for the minimum six months is occasionally called ‘medium mature’ but the ripening period can be extended to a year and more with excellent results. The additional quanitities of goat and sheep’s milk are proportionally small when compared to the amount of cow’s milk, but they still manage to give the cheese a distinctive flavour.
A method used particularly in the autumn produces Bra ciuck, which is ripened in red wine marc.
In the past, the city of Bra was a market where this cheese produced in the Cuneo mountains was sold. Today, it is produced throughout the province. The two versions of Bra cheese were awarded Dop status in 1982. Bra Hard Cheese ripened for the minimum six months is occasionally called ‘medium mature’ but the ripening period can be extended to a year and more with excellent results. The additional quanitities of goat and sheep’s milk are proportionally small when compared to the amount of cow’s milk, but they still manage to give the cheese a distinctive flavour.
A method used particularly in the autumn produces Bra ciuck, which is ripened in red wine marc.
