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Italian cheese From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Castelmagno (DOP) is an Italian cheese originating from the Piedmont region.[1] It has a protected designation of origin status in the European Union.
Castelmagno (DOP) | |
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Country of origin | Italy |
Region, town | Province of Cuneo, Piedmont |
Source of milk | Cows, ewes, goats |
Pasteurised | No |
Texture | Semi-hard |
Aging time | 60 days |
Certification | EU: PDO: 1996: Reg. CE n.1263/96 (OJEU L. 163/96 of 02.07.1996) |
Named after | Castelmagno |
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Castelmagno is a cheese which has been made for many centuries: the earliest known mention of it dates to 1277, when there is a record that Castelmagno was given as payment to the Marquis of Saluzzo in exchange for use of pasture lands in Castelmagno and Celle di Macra.[2]
The cheese has traditionally been made in the Valle Grana, in the southwest of the province of Cuneo, where production is permitted today within the boundaries of the comuni (municipalities) of Castelmagno, Pradleves and Monterosso Grana.
Castelmagno is a semi-hard, half-fat cheese produced from whole cow's milk, obtained from cattle of the Piedmontese breed, fed on fresh forage or hay from mixed meadows or pasture. On occasion some milk from sheep or goats may be added to the cows' milk.
Aside from being eaten on its own, Castelmagno can be part of countless recipes, such as in fondue or veloutés and can be eaten along with rice, pasta, polenta, thinly sliced raw beef meat (carpaccio) or grilled vegetables.
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