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 The raviggiolo cheese
CHEESE
Cheese made from cow's milk: raveggiolo, but not only
Among the typical cheese made in Mugello from cow's milk we find Raviggiolo.
In the past years Mugello has expanded its production of excellent cow-milk cheeses: among the most ancient local cheeses we find ricotta, mozzarella, as well as scamorza, and various cheeses with herbs etc.
The characteristics
“Raviggiolo di latte vaccino del Mugello” (Raveggiolo cow-milk of Mugello) is the name that the Tuscan Region has given to this cheese, which is listed in the Prodotti Agroalimentari Tradizionali della Toscana (Traditional Tuscan Foods). This fresh cheese is made from cow’s milk. It is a sort of cheese spread, has no crust, and comes in 1 kilo pieces. It is white, slightly acidic leaning towards mild, and smells characteristically of milk. The product comes wrapped in parchment paper and/or thermosealed containers. It is produced all year round.
The history
The product’s traditional quality is linked to the characteristics of the milk it is made from and, therefore, to the Tosco-Romagnolo Apennines territory where the cows are reared, and to the particular production method , which has been passed down through the ages. This cheese is very much appreciated for its particular flavour, and has spread throughout the region. Raviggiolo is eaten fresh – sometimes it is prepared with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Locally, it is used to make ravioli and sweets.
How and where it is produced
Thermophilic milk enzymes, salt and natural liquid rennet (from figs or dried lambs belly) are added. Once the milk has coagulated, the curds are broken down manually, placed directly in containers and put into cold rooms at a temperature of 4° C. The cheese is put on the market the same day, or the next morning.
It is produced throughout Mugello and especially in the town of Palazzuolo sul Senio.
| AZIENDA AGRICOLA BIOLOGICA BACCIOTTI | Town: Scarperia Phone: + 39 055 8406905 Fax: + 39 055 8406905 | Production and sale of organic products: pecorino, ricotta and raveggiolo cheeses. School farm. | | | | AZIENDA AGRICOLA GARIPPA ANTONIO E DANIELE | Town: Scarperia Phone: + 39 055 8406761- 335 5333898 | Production and sale of ricotta, raviggiolo and pecorino, fresh and seasoned sheep's cheese. Tasting of cheeses on request.
| | | | AZIENDA AGRICOLA IL SASSO di Farina Salvatore | Town: Borgo San Lorenzo Phone: + 39 055 8495619 - 334 1147580 | Production and sale of pecorino, ricotta and raviggiolo cheese. | | | | AZIENDA AGRICOLA MAREMONTI NICOLA E PALAZZO TERESA | Town: Firenzuola Phone: + 39 333 7156566 | Production and sale of ricotta, raviggiolo and pecorino and goat cheeses. | | | | AZIENDA AGRICOLA MONGILI MASSIMILIANO | Town: Vicchio Phone: + 39 055 8497393 Fax: +39 055 844354 | Production and sale of ricotta, pecorino and raveggiolo. | | | | COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA IL FORTETO | Town: Vicchio Phone: + 39 055 8448183 - 055 8448745 (punto vendita) Fax: + 39 055 8387589 |
Production and sale of Tuscan DOP pecorino cheese, mozzarella, raveggiolo, burrata (mozzarella filled with creamy butter), ricotta, apples, Chianina meat, wood oven baked bread, biscuits and other baked goods. Sale of locally produced jam, honey, "Castana" beer (produced by chestnut flour) and brown beer (produced by barley malt and organic spelt), wine and extra-virgin olive oil.
Sweet specialties: bruttiboni, cantucci, biscuits, mantovana, plumcake,cakes, ice-cream cake and ice cream; in Summer: zuccotto, Arezzo gatò, ciambellone, panettone e colomba.
Production and sale of Tuscan DOP pecorino cheese, mozzarella, raveggiolo, burrata (mozzarella filled with creamy butter), ricotta, apples, Chianina meat, wood oven baked bread, biscuits and other baked goods. Sale of locally produced jam, honey, beer "Castana"(produced by chestnut flour) and brown beer (produced by barley malt and organic spelt), wine and extra-virgin olive oil. | | | | LA FAGGIOLA di AGRICOOP s.a.c. | Town: Palazzuolo sul Senio Phone: + 39 055 8046053 Fax: + 39 055 8046017 | Production and sale of cheeses (cow's and sheep's cheese, ricotta, butter, mozzarella, raveggiolo), milk and Faggiola's milk. Production of organic cheeses.
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