Provolone Piccante Auricchio Cheese

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Provolone Piccante Auricchio Cheese The Facts Country: ItalyMilk Type: Pasteurized CowAge: 1 - 1.5 years+ Tasting Notes: Provolone Piccante Auricchio Cheese is produced by one of t he best-known Provolone makers, this family business has been making cheese since 1877. A similar manufacturing process as Mozzarella is used, in which the cheese curds are stretched into a taffy-like consistency. Unlike Mozzarella, however, which is sold fresh, Provolone is molded into a pear-like shape, tied with rope, then hung and cave aged for at least 3 months. The aging process gives this cheese a delightful sharpness, with a distinctive spicy flavour, and a hard texture. Excellent grated on pasta! Pair with a Sauvignon Blanc. Show more