De’ Magi
Pecorino Crosta d'Oro
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Via Tevere 116, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, ItalyBuy online directly from the producer:
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World Cheese Awards - Gold
2023
Pecorino Crosta d'Oro is a premium, cave-ripened sheep's milk cheese from De’ Magi, renowned for its exceptional flavor and texture. This cheese is carefully matured following ancient Tuscan traditions, starting with pasteurized sheep's milk that is hand-salted and placed in a unique "scodellata" mold.
After 60 days of pampered care, it is transferred to underground caves to age for a minimum of 150 days. The result is a cheese with a striking golden rind, the product of being treated with grape-seed oil during aging. It has a sweet, moderately savory, and slightly acidic taste, with no overwhelming sharpness, making it incredibly pleasant to eat.
The cheese has a crumbly texture, and its flavor is balanced with notes of hay, nuts, and delicate barn aromas. Pecorino Crosta d'Oro is ideal for a variety of culinary applications, from being served on a cheese board to pairing with red or white wines like Brunello di Montalcino or Amarone.
It also works beautifully in risottos, pasta dishes, and over fresh meat carpaccio.
About De’ Magi
De' Magi is a renowned Italian cheese producer, led by Andrea De Magi, that specializes in creating high-quality cheeses using traditional methods. Located in Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, De' Magi is known for its refined approach to cheese-making, elevating the flavors and textures of its products through careful aging and the use of unique techniques.
De' Magi produces a wide range of cheeses, including soft, semi-hard, and blue varieties, each crafted with precision and expertise. Their cheeses are celebrated for their originality, craftsmanship, and intense flavors. The company is also deeply involved in cheese education, offering training and consulting services to foodservice professionals, teaching the best practices for cutting, presenting, and storing their exceptional cheeses.
De' Magi continues to innovate while respecting the traditions of Italian cheese-making, delivering a truly artisanal experience to cheese lovers around the world.
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Via Tevere 116, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy