Marzolino

Marzolino is an Italian semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized milk from domestic sheep . It is considered a variant of Pecorino in Tuscany .

The name of the sheep's cheese is derived from the term marzo for the month of March . He has been known as Cacio Marzolino for more than 2000 years. Today it is only produced in the spring months .

Since fat content is 48% fat i. Tr. The maturation time is 15 days. The taste is described as mild and rich in aroma, the cheese as strongly fragrant.

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• Lexikon vom Käse, Komet Verlag GmbH, p. 173, ISBN 978-3-89836-733-2