Cacio di Fossa (900g) – CASEIFICIO SOCIALE MANCIANO

Cacio di Fossa is one of Italy’s most fascinating traditional cheeses, celebrated for its dramatic transformation during its long underground maturation. Produced by Caseificio Sociale Manciano using fresh sheep’s milk from Tuscany, the cheese is first aged 60–70 days in the dairy’s own maturation rooms.

The magic begins afterward: each cheese is wrapped in cloth bags, lowered into ancient pits (fosse) carved into the tufa rock in the town of Sogliano al Rubicone, and sealed for an additional 90 days of anaerobic aging. During this “infossamento,” the cheeses are tightly stacked to remove oxygen, triggering unique fermentations that radically change the cheese’s structure and flavor.

Once removed from the pit, the cheese appears irregular, rustic, and deeply aromatic. Its flavor is intense, earthy, slightly spicy, and unmistakably rich—an explosion of aromas created by the microorganisms that thrive only in these ancient caves. Cacio di Fossa is therefore not just a cheese, but a heritage product shaped by geology, climate, and centuries of tradition.

Caseificio Sociale Manciano’s version respects all ancient methods while maintaining strict quality and safety standards, producing a cheese that is both historically authentic and exceptionally refined.

Ingredients

• Pasteurized sheep’s milk (Italy)

• Salt

• Rennet

• Selected milk cultures

• Non-edible rind

(Contains allergens: sheep’s milk.)

How to Enjoy Cacio di Fossa

• On a cheese board: Pair with acacia honey, fig jam, or pear compote.

• With pasta: Grate over tagliatelle, pappardelle, or mushroom risotto to add depth and earthiness.

• With meat dishes: Complements grilled beef, roasted pork, and game meat.

• With wine: Excellent with structured reds such as Sangiovese, Morellino di Scansano, Chianti Riserva, or Amarone.

• As a gourmet topping: Sprinkle over roasted vegetables or focaccia.

Storage Instructions

• Keep refrigerated at 6–8°C.

• Wrap in cheese paper or breathable material.

• Shelf life: 210 days from packaging.