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Nocciolo

  • Made from pasteurized cow's milk

  • Country of origin: Italy

  • Region: Piedmont

  • Family: Italian Cheese

  • Type: semi-soft, artisan

  • Fat content: 45%

  • Texture: crumbly and dense

  • Rind: washed

  • Colour: white

  • Flavour: nutty, tangy

  • Aroma: milky, nutty

  • Vegetarian: yes

  • Producers: La Casera srl

Nicciolo is a pasteurized cow's milk cheese from La Casera of Italy of Piedmont region. The cheese is aged for 40 to 80 days that gives a strong aroma with a sweet roasted hazelnut flavour and a tangy and milky taste. The outer brown-orange rind is moist to touch as a result of frequent brine baths. Under the rind is a smooth off-white paste with eyes towards the centre. With a crumbly white texture and a very delicate flavour, it goes well with nutty beers like an Irish Cream Ale. Also a good accompaniment with sparkling wines such as Brut.

It can also be served with fresh fruits such as nectarines and apricots.

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