Erborinato di capra

This is a variation of the more commonly known blue-marbled cheeses made with cow and sheep’s milk. Its diminutive size favours the marbling process, whilst the goat’s milk gives it a more intense flavour that blends well with the equally strong flavour of penicillin.

Organoleptic characteristics

Aspect and texture
compact, ivory coloured paste with bluish, moderately widespread marbling
Taste
strong and intense with traces of goat and distinctive notes of penicillin
Serving suggestions
Full bodied, aged red wines, sweet and liqueur wines. Hot Italian fruit chutney, red onion preserve. Rye bread and polenta.

Technical characteristics

Milk
full fat, raw, goat’s cheese
Production method
artisan
Paste
uncooked, not pressed
Salting
dry
Ripening
at least 90 days
Production period
March to October
Fats
40% F-Dm
Weight
2-3 kg
Dimensions
20 cm diameter, h. 15 cm
Producers
dairies from the Cuneo area
Whole cheese code
n.d.
Cutted cheese code
n.d.

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