- Fine Cheese Co /
- Ricotta Stagionata
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Ricotta Stagionata is a wonderful cheese from Basilicata, which is situated deep in the south of Italy at the sole of the boot.
If you think you know Ricotta, think again. Stagionata is Italian for “aged” and the extra time that this Ricotta spends maturing concentrates the flavour of the cheese and gives it a firmer texture. Grate it on pasta, or finish a risotto with this versatile cheese and you will instantly add great depth and richness to your dish.
This cheese is made by Giovanni Samela, owner and cheese-maker at Pietra del Sale. Ricotta is traditionally made by ‘re-cooking’ the whey that is left over from cheese-making. In most cheese-making cultures, this is fed to pigs or even thrown away, but the thrifty Italians came up with another and entirely delicious use for it. By heating the whey, the left-over proteins bond together to make a new cheese that is delicious and versatile, being perfect for so many traditional Italian recipes.
Ever the innovator, Giovanni wanted to find another use for his whey and so created a Ricotta Stagionata which brings a different character to the more famous, traditional Ricotta. Keep it wrapped tightly in your fridge, and add it to your culinary creations, and you won’t be disappointed.
Why not try our grilled asparagus salad with prosciutto ham and ricotta stagionata recipe?
| Brand | The Fine Cheese Co. |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Milk Variety | Ewes’ & Goats’ |
| Style of Cheese | Soft |
| Vegetarian? | No |
| Organic? | No |
| Unpasteurised? | No |
| For Pregnant Women? | Yes |
| Storage | Keep refrigerated below 8˚, Once open, eat within 5 days |
Throughout our history, we have sought, cared for and loved hand-made cheese. Search from over 600 delicatessens, farm shops and so on throughout the UK, and in over 30 countries (from Austria to Australia).
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The Fine Cheese Co. is a maturer, wholesaler, retailer and exporter of artisan British cheeses. We are based in historic Bath, founded by the Romans and famous for its beautiful Georgian architecture - alongside Venice the only World Heritage city in Europe.
We have been cheese specialists for twenty years, and from the start we have nurtured and supported the cream of British cheese-makers. We stock over a hundred hand-made British cheeses: from rediscovered gems such as Devon Oke, a hard but creamy cows’ milk cheese made to the original seventeenth century recipe, to Lord of the Hundreds, an unpasteurised mature sheep’s milk cheese made in the style of an Italian Pecorino.
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