Stravecchio di Fiemme

Stravecchio di Fiemme is a cheese of exceptional quality from the Trentino dairy tradition, made from raw cow’s milk sourced from the mountains of Val di Fiemme. Its distinctive feature lies in the traditional production method, which uses skimmed milk from the evening milking and whole milk from the morning milking, following a practice handed down through generations.

The long maturation period, exceeding 24 months, allows the cheese to develop an extraordinary aromatic complexity, enriched by the treatment of the rind with grape seed oil, which further enhances its character and personality.

Production

Stravecchio di Fiemme is made by combining the skimmed milk from the evening with the whole milk from the morning, in accordance with Alpine tradition.

During the long maturing period, the wheels are cared for and treated with grape seed oil, a practice that helps to preserve the rind and enrich the cheese’s flavour profile.

Organoleptic Characteristics

• External appearance: Cylindrical shape with a smooth or slightly rough rind, with a greasy appearance and a colour ranging from ochre yellow to light brown.
• Paste: Hard and pasty, straw-yellow in colour, with no or barely perceptible holes.
• Aroma: Intense, complex and persistent, with elegant, mature notes typical of long ageing.
• Taste: Very aromatic, rich and structured, with a pleasant, slightly spicy note accompanying the finish.

Pairings

Thanks to its aromatic intensity, it is ideal with:

• Structured red wines and meditation wines
• Amarone della Valpolicella
• Passito wines and dried fruit wines
• Chestnut honey
• Fig and red fruit jams
• Nuts and dried fruit
• Platters of mature cheeses

Also excellent enjoyed on its own as a cheese to round off a meal.

Storage

Store in the fridge at between 4°C and 8°C, wrapped in food-grade paper or a natural cloth to preserve its organoleptic characteristics.

Why Choose It

Stravecchio di Fiemme embodies the essence of mountain cheese-making tradition. The long maturation period, raw milk and artisanal care taken with the wheels result in a cheese of great character, offering intense aromas and extraordinary depth of flavour.