BurtOlivia - Guffanti

This is a cheese made in celebration of our Italian cheese suppliers, Guffanti Formaggi, 150th Anniversary!! The Guffanti fanily have been procuring , aging and shipping the finest Italian artisan cheeses since 1876. This cheeses is made from the milk of a 20 cow herd who graze pastures above 2,000 meters. The cows graze on lush pastures of native grass, wild flowers and herbs. This cheese is crafted by selecting the finest wheels of Toma Burtulina, made from raw whole cow’s milk, at the peak of the late-season pasture’s aromatic richness. After an initial aging period, the cheese’s rind is manually treated with olive paste. This technique has allowed the cheese to develop a complex and deep sensory profile during its aging in their caves. When cut, it reveals a compact and pleasantly crumbly texture. The aroma is dominated by intense notes of extra virgin olive oil and vegetal hints of olive leaves, which blend harmoniously with the characteristic tang of raw milk. A refined balance that enhances the raw material without overpowering it. Only 30 wheels were made, Capella is honored to get 6 of them. MILK TYPE: cow ORIGIN: Italy PASTEURIZATION: Raw AGED: 3 months