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Traditional Branzi Cheese 180 days
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Branzi cheese aged 180 days, made from whole raw cow's milk, it is a cheese typical of the upper Val Brembana, in the province of Bergamo, and is one of the oldest and most traditional cheeses of the Orobie mountains. Try it to prepare a delicious salad or serve it in cubes on a board with cured meats and fruit preserves. On the nose it has aromas of fresh butter, while on the palate it offers sweetness and herbaceous notes. Available in a pack of approximately 250 g (as it is a cut product, the weight may vary slightly)
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At the Latteria Sociale di Branzi Casearia 1953 the production methods have remained unchanged over time, only the equipment has changed in proportion to the quantities of milk that are processed here every day, giving rise to the Formaggio Tipico di Branzi 180 gg
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here lies the craft of the cheesemaker, who has always decided when the curd is ready to be broken. When the cooking is right and how to cut it. His skilled hands work it before placing the mass into the moulds. Here the Branzi FTB cheese aged 180 days is crafted. This "fresh" version â that is, with an ageing period from the production date that can range from 45 to 60 days â of the Branzi FTB cheese historically originates from Branzi, the village of the same name from which it takes its name.
Formaggio Tipico di Branzi 180 gg
It has recognisable features such as the typical concave, V-shaped rind and the "historic" FTB mark on the top face. The milk used is raw, whole cow's milk from cows raised free-range or semi free-range and sent directly to the Latteria Sociale di Branzi Casearia for processing; before salting it undergoes a pressing process. The periodic turning of the wheels during ageing ensures an even maturation of the paste. It is an FPO (Formaggi Principi delle Orobie) product and winner of the Italian Cheese Awards 2022. Tasting notes: On tasting, the rind appears thin and elastic, with a thin sub-rind layer. Both the aromas and flavours tend to become more pronounced in harmony with the progress of ageing, without ever becoming excessive. No trigeminal sensations. Rind not edible. Â Branzi FTP Product Sheet: Territory Upper Val Brembana - Valle Imagna (BG), in particular the areas of Branzi, Foppolo and Carona.| Cheese type | Cow's milk cheese made with whole raw milk - aged at least 60 days | |
| Shape | Cylindrical, 40 - 50 cm in diameter 8 -10 cm high, "V"-shaped Flat, slightly convex 8 -13 kg | |
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| Faces: | ||
| Weight: | ||
| Paste | Pressed, semi-cooked | |
| FRESH (aged at least 60 days) | AGED (aged at least 180 days) | |
| Colour: | straw yellow | deep yellow |
| Texture: | soft - semi-soft - elastic | firm - hard |
| Eyes: | small and sparse eyes, evenly distributed | slightly uniform, |
| diameter from 1 mm up to the size defined as "partridge eye" | diameter from 1 mm up to the size defined as "partridge eye" | |
| Rind | Thin, smooth, elastic, yellowish | Firm and dark yellow |
| Characteristics | Sweet flavour, soft and delicate | Bold flavour, distinctly spicy |
Tasting notes:
Appearance                      a lovely straw yellow.
Aroma                   on the nose, a medium milky aroma with a light hint of fresh butter.
Taste                    On the palate, medium sweetness appears immediately followed by a low savouriness, high solubility and good persistence.                                                                           Notes of nuts and fresh greenery.
Tasting suggestions    Excellent served in cubes or thin slices, perfect for "light" aperitifs, it adds flavour to a good salad. A great ingredient for polenta, whether made with maize as in the "Taragna Orobica" or "Cunsada" versions.
Wine pairings:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pinot Noir, Cabernet.
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- Region
- Lombardia
- Allergens
- Milk
- Certifications and Designations
- Organic
- Diet
- Gluten Free
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Branzi cheese aged 180 days, made from whole raw cow's milk, it is a cheese typical of the upper Val Brembana, in the province of Bergamo, and is one of the oldest and most traditional cheeses of the Orobie mountains. Try it to prepare a delicious salad or serve it in cubes on a board with cured meats and fruit preserves. On the nose it has aromas of fresh butter, while on the palate it offers sweetness and herbaceous notes. Available in a pack of approximately 250 g (as it is a cut product, the weight may vary slightly)