Castelmagno

Produced in the Grana Valley since the early 1200s and found only in the Piedmont's province of Cuneo, Castelmagno is a semi-hard blue cheese with a crumbly texture, made from cow's milk and sometimes a small addition of sheep's and goat's milk.

It is aged between 2 to 5 months, during which the subtle flavors of Castelmagno become stronger, sharper and more piquant. In the summertime, while the cows are on the pastures in the Alps, this delicious cheese can be found marketed as Castelmagno d'Alpeggio. It is enjoyed either as a table cheese or used in the preparation of a number of typical Piedmont pasta, rice, or gnocchi dishes.