San Bruzio - Sheep's Cheese

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 small and medium-sized sheep farmer members between Manciano and its neighbouring municipalities: this is where San Bruzio - Sheep's Cheese comes from

The Project

We produce only with the best milk exclusively from Maremma farms and it is thanks to this that our cheeses have an unmistakable flavour. We care about the wellbeing of the sheep, and we tend to 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 involving the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, the University of Pisa and the University of Florence for their valuable scientific contribution. As many as ten farmer members of the Caseificio Sociale have joined the project. The goal is to improve milk quality, rediscovering native plant essences resistant to summer drought, and working towards ensuring the availability of raw material 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 Bruzio - Sheep's Cheese

The paste of this cheese, rather soft in texture, offers a lovely ivory colour to the eye. The eyes are present irregularly and are fine in size. The olfactory examination predominantly highlights fresh milky notes and hints of fresh fodder, while the taste confirms a good balance of flavours with a slight predominance of acidity, with yogurt aromas, whey, fresh grass and small floral notes with medium-low persistence. Ageing: over 60 days Product availability: all year round Storage temperature: 6-8 °C Whole wheel weight: approx. 2.1 kg Whole wheel dimensions (diameter x height): 19 x 7 cm Try it with: a red onion jam and chestnut honey. Â