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Cilento and Vallo di Diano

Cilento Cheeses

Cilento Cheeses

Food & Wine
Cilento and Vallo di Diano
Produced according to ancient pastoral traditions, they tell the authentic flavors and gastronomic identity of Cilento.

THE cilento cheeses represent one of the most authentic expressions of local pastoral tradition , linked to ancient rhythms and a profound respect for nature .

Among the most famous specialties stands out the cacioricotta cilento , a one-of-a-kind cheese, obtained from goat's milk or mixed, which combines the characteristics of cheese and ricotta . With a delicate flavor when fresh and more decisive and aromatic as it matures, it is often enjoyed grated on pasta or accompanied by homemade bread.

Next to it are located sheep and goat cheeses produced in small family businesses , very fresh ricottas , soft and fragrant, and seasoned cheeses with an intense flavour. 

There are numerous in the area farms and dairies who organize guided tastings, company visits and authentic experiences, offering visitors the opportunity to witness the production phases and taste the cheeses directly in the places where they are made.

These products tell a story the history of transhumance and peasant life , Where each shape contains the scents of wild herbs and uncontaminated pastures .

Tasting them means coming into contact with the most genuine soul of Cilento , made of simplicity , tradition and quality .