Il Forteto Pecorino Toscano Stagionato

The quintessential table cheese of Tuscany. A young and pleasant sheep cheese.

The Story

Produced by a small cooperative founded by a group of students outside of Florence in the 1970's. When they first came together, their goal was to earn a sustainable living will giving back whatever they could to the community. Over time, they came to recognize this dream through the production of cheese and continue to do so to this day. In 2009, they won gold for best in category at the World Cheese Awards.

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: Tuscany, Italy
Milk Type/Treatment: Pasteurized Sheep
Rennet Type: Animal

This is the classic central-Italian table cheese. Mild, lactic and sweet with a medium-firm texture.

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