Formaggella di Collio cheese direct to your door from the Graticelle mine (hamlet of Bovegno, in the province of Brescia) for a special gourmet product without equal
The idea of cheese ripening in a mine was conceived by Silvio Zanini some time ago. After the successful experimentation of the project, which involves theuse of an abandoned mine in Graticelle (a hamlet of Bovegno, in the province of Brescia) to mature the wheels of Stagionato Valtrompia DOP cheese in the most natural way possible, he wanted to continue the research and experimentation with another product.
His tenacity to come up with unique, high-quality products led him to make a unique formaggella. Byrefining Collio’s formaggellain a mine, he found, after many trials and technical difficulties, what Silvio was looking for-a high-quality gastronomic product matured and refined in a natural way.
How is mine-honed cheese produced?
This formaggella is produced more full-bodied and solid than standard Collio cheeses, the weight of a whole wheel is around 3 kg. with a diameter of 24 cm and a heel of about 5 cm.
It is processed in the cell and, when dry, is taken to be aged in the mine for a minimum of three months where it is turned over every week and its surfaces cleaned by spatula. After the first month has passed, it begins to be anointed with linseed oil, a practice also used with aged cheeses. Every week this process is carried out, if this procedure is not done the formaggella can “stick” to the boards and have problems in aging.
Natural refining in the mine, thanks to the special humidity of the environment, provides a unique, tasty and special product.
Tips for better tasting
- The cheese should be removed from the vacuum and stored in the refrigerator wrapped in food grade paper;
- This particular formaggella is sensational paired with a mountain jam and at the drink a full-bodied red such as a Montagu or a Simut from Lake Garda.
- Definitely worth trying with a good craft beer from Franciacorta.
Nutritional values
| Mean values | per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| Energy | 360 Kcal |
| Fats | 25 gr |
| Saturated fatty acids | 11g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 34 gr |
| Halls | 1.5 g |
| Fibers | 0 gr |
Sold and vacuum packed, weighing approximately 0.500 kg.
Valerio Del Giudice (verified owner) –
ACQUISTO PIU’CHE POSITIVO
Mattia Apostoli –
Grazie Valerio per la tua recensione, alla prossima 😀
Pietro Tirro’ (verified owner) –
Formaggi ricevuti con imballo veramente ottimo e fatto con cura, la qualità è eccellente , il gusto diverso e particolare dei vari formaggi è finalmente quello che ho sempre cercato, tornerò a comprarli sicuramente non solo on line ma soddisfare la curiosità nel venire a trovarvi in negozio
Mattia Apostoli –
Ciao Pietro, grazie per la tua splendida recensione e per le 5 stelle! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ci fa piacere sapere che hai apprezzato la qualità dei formaggi e la cura che mettiamo nell’imballaggio: per noi è fondamentale far arrivare ogni prodotto nelle migliori condizioni, pronto per essere gustato al meglio! 🎁✨🧀 Siamo contenti di averti aiutato a ritrovare i sapori che cercavi: ti aspettiamo a braccia aperte, sarà un piacere conoscerti di persona e farti scoprire tante altre bontà delle piccole aziende locali! 🧀🍻 A presto! 😀
brebbia74 (verified owner) –
un buon formaggio dal gusto particolare, quasi minerale perlomeno al mio palato