Casolét

Casolét is an Italian cheese produced in the mountains and valleys of Trentino-Alto Adige. The cheese is made from raw and pasteurized milk of cows that are reared in Peio Valley. The name is derived from the Latin caseoulus, meaning small cheese.

Casolét is made in various formats - squares, triangles, or even Rosa Camuna, an ancient drawing of a rose. Its thin orange rind is dusted with grey and white mold, hiding a straw-yellow paste underneath. The texture is supple with irregular eyes and the aromas are that of fermented fruits.

The flavors are usually herbaceous and changing with the pastures. In the past, Casolét was made only in the autumn because the cattle had come back from the pastures and daily milking was scarce. It's recommended to serve it with dried fig conserve and a glass of Vendemmia Tardiva Cavit.