Ovile
Hard Cheese
Size (average)
Weight: 3,6 Kg
Base: 12,5 - 16,5 cm
Diameter: 18,5 cm
Seasoning
Minimum 3 months
Available formats
Whole wheel, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 350 gr
More info
Description
Ovile is a sheep's milk cheese. Excellent to pair with traditional salame and prosciutto.
Suggested wine: Cannonau di Sardegna
Ingredients
Pasteurized ewe’s MILK
Salt
Rennet
Treatment and allergens
Rind : Preservatives E202, E235 and E150d - inedible rind
Allergens: Milk
Texture
OUTSIDE
Shape: Cylindrical shape with "hogbacked" base
Rind: Smooth
Colour: Olive-brown
INSIDE
Colour: White or pale yellow
Holes: From absent to slightly present
Texture: Hard and compact
Flavour and aroma
Flavour And Aroma: More or less spicy, depending on seasoning period