We are in the
Maremma hinterland, here, in 1961, thanks to the will of 21 local farmers, the
Caseificio Sociale di Manciano was born, which today boasts as many as 250 member farmers of small and medium-sized sheep flocks between
Manciano and its neighbouring towns â this is where
San Giorgio - Mixed-milk Cheese is born
The Project
We produce using only the best milk exclusively from
Maremma farms, and it is thanks to this that our cheeses have an unmistakable flavour. We care deeply about the
wellbeing of the sheep, taking care of their diet, increasingly linked to
herbs and
native plant essences. Over time we have developed a project that combines the quality of sheep's milk with environmental sustainability. To achieve this, we use both product and process innovation. A project that involves the
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di Pisa, the
University of Pisa and the
University of Florence for their valuable
scientific contribution.
As many as ten member
farmers of the Caseificio Sociale have joined the project. The goal is to improve
milk quality, rediscovering
native plant essences that are resistant to summer drought, and working towards ensuring raw material availability throughout the year with longer grazing periods. Introducing sustainable farming practices. The aim is to guarantee
greater biodiversity and sustainability for the agricultural sector, both environmentally and economically.
San Giorgio - Mixed-milk Cheese
A cheese with an oily, wrinkled rind of an intense
straw yellow colour. Inside, the paste shows a beautiful bright ivory colour and fine, regular eyes. Cutting into it is the perfect opportunity to appreciate
fresh milk aromas with hints of dried forage. The tasting reveals a dominant acidity and young dairy aromas, with traces of
aromatic herbs and animal notes.
Ageing: 45 â 60 days
Product availability: all year round
Storage temperature: 6-8 °C
Whole wheel weight: approx. 2.2 kg
Whole wheel dimensions (diameter x height): 19 x 8 cm
Try it with: A good crusty bread.
Grated over pasta, to
finish risottos or grilled vegetables
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