This cheese is produced under EU regulations and has been awarded DOP-REG. EEC 1263/96 which means the origin of the cheese is guaranteed.
It is a firm part-cooked compact cheese, made from full fat sheep's milk ideal grated or as a table cheese. It has a pleasant pungent taste. The cheese is compact and slightly straw-yellow in colour.
Geographic limits: Sardinia.
    

Technical Details

Ingredients
Pasteurised full fat sheep's milk, rennet,
natural milk enzymes and salt.

Weight
Whole cheese 3/4 Kg,
Vacuum Packed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8.

Packaging
4 cheeses.

Colour
Dark rind. The cheese is white, slightly straw-yellow coloured.

Maturation
More than 2 months in special storage.

Storage
Cellar or cool storage.

Shelf life
Whole cheese: 12 months,
Vacuum Packed: 12 months.

Utilisation
Table cheese or for grating.

Fat content in mature cheese
Minimum 35%.


Authorised DOC: DPCM 04/11/1991 (G.U. 08/04/1992 N. 83)

Authorised DOP: REG. (CE) N. 1263/96 of 01/07/1996 (G.U.C.E. 02/07/1996 N. 163)