Fiore Sardo P.D.O
P.D.O. Cheese
Size (average)
Weight: 3,6 Kg
Base: 12,5-16,5 cm
Diameter: 18,5 cm
Seasoning
Minimum 105 days
Available formats
Whole wheel, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 350 gr
Description
Fiore Sardo represents the most ancient sheep’s milk cheese in Sardinia, dating back to the Bronze Age. One of the few cheeses produced with raw milk, it has its name probably due to the wooden molds carved with a flower (fiore means “flower” in Italian). The cheese has a strong, intense taste thanks to long seasoning. Its flavour is appreciated by people with particularly strong tastes and by those who wisely prefer to match this cheese in the simple, traditional way with bread.
Suggested wine: Cannonau di Sardegna
Ingredients
Raw ewe’s MILK
Salt
Lamb rennet
Treatment and allergens
rind: Olive oil, vinegar - Inedible rind
Allergens: Milk
Texture
OUTSIDE
Shape: Cylindrical shape with "hogbacked" base
Rind: Smooth
Colour: Tends to dark brown
INSIDE
Colour: White or pale yellow
Holes: Rare holes
Texture: Hard and compact, grain when well-seasoned
Flavour and aroma
Flavour And Aroma: Strong and intense taste; toasted taste if smoked