The name of this cheese derives from its very strong aroma. It is ripened in caves with a high level of humidity which increases the fermentation of the paste. However, the Ladin name ‘Spretz Tzaorì’, meaning ‘tasty cheese’, is used as well as the name ‘Moena Stinker’.
It belongs to one of the numerous families of Trento cheeses, ‘nostrani di casello’.
The name of this cheese derives from its very strong aroma. It is ripened in caves with a high level of humidity which increases the fermentation of the paste. However, the Ladin name ‘Spretz Tzaorì’, meaning ‘tasty cheese’, was used as well as the name ‘Moena Stinker’. By September 2014 acquired the protected designation of origin both for Alpine production (malga) and for winter production.
It belongs to one of the numerous families of Trento cheeses, ‘nostrani di casello’.
