Semi-mature sheep’s milk cheese
Characteristics
Compact-texture cheese produced in Sardinia from accurately selected whole sheep’s milk, from flocks that roam the pristine green pastures of the island of Sardinia. Cylindrical shape, flat faces and “mule-back”, i.e. arched sides. White, compact and hard paste, with few eyes. Aromatic and pleasantly piquant taste. Smooth rind with brown coating.
Ingredients
Sheep’s milk, lamb rennet, salt, lactic starter.
Maturing
Minimum 60 days.
Size
Diameter: 18 cm. Height: 9 cm. Average weight: 2.4-3.2 kg.