Ciresa
| Caciotta Paesanella, produced by Formaggi Ciresa, is a 700g, washed-rind, soft-ripened Italian cheese embodying the Lombard dairy traditions of Valsassina and Novara. Made from pasteurized whole cow's milk with animal rennet, it features an active pale pink rind from *Brevibacterium linens* and a plump, custardy paste. Aged 30-40 days, it offers beefy, sweet, and lactic flavors balanced by rind funkiness. Produced by the Pedretti family and refined by Ciresa affineurs, it serves as an accessible gourmet cheese, excellent for melting or table use, with recommended pairings including Gewürztraminer wine and farmhouse ales. | |
| Country | Italy |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Plump, Soft |
| Flavor Profile | Beefy, Custardy, Sweet |
| Wine Pairings | Gewürztraminer, Müller Thurgau, Franciacorta, Prosecco, Pinot Nero, Valpolicella |
| Beer Pairings: | Saison, Pilsner, Trappist Ales |
| Food Pairings: | Risotto, Polenta, Rustic breads, Mostarda di Frutta, Artisanal Jams, Honey |
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