Product Reviews and Ratings - Italy - Caciottona al Pepe e Olio from igourmet

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(based on 7 ratings)

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A cheese typified by a semi-hard, compact paste of pale straw yellow color, with evenly distributed eyes of uniform size. A maturing period of at least sixty days is required in order to obtain Caciottona's soft and delicate flavor, suitable for slicing. The outside is generously rubbed with olive oil, then cracked black pepper is pressed into the rind.

Enjoy this lively cheese with robust olives and ham. For wine, the peppery flavor of this cheese goes particularly well with a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

Made from goat's milk.
Whole form is 5 lbs.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(4), Flavorful(3), Rich(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(6)

Describe Yourself:

Health conscious(3)

Distinctive pepperty Taste.

By Cheese Lover

from Friday Harbor, Wa on 12/9/2007

Pros:

Firm

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Caciottona al Pepe e Olio:

It may not be for everyone, but I enjoyed that sharp pepper taste. Eat by itself or on cracker

Perfect before or after dinner!

By Andrea from Redlands, CA on 11/28/2007

Pros:

Firm, Nutty, Rich, Smooth, spicy

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Caciottona al Pepe e Olio:

We set this cheese out as an hors d'oeuvre before a party and it was a big hit! Worked very well with wine, but also wonderful on it's own. I loved the peppery, nutty flavor. Perfect with a few simple crackers or bread.

excellent

By ken from greenville, del on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, panninis

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Caciottona al Pepe e Olio:

quite a unique flavor

Wonderful Flavor!

By All buffalo please

from Suffolk, VA on 10/18/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Caciottona al Pepe e Olio:

Wonderful crumblies over a salad or eaten as an hors d'oeuvre. smooth pepper taste was a good addition to thin crackers, too.

strong italian cheese

By drmickjr from Golden, Co on 10/16/2007

Pros:

Pungent

Cons:

Chewy

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Caciottona al Pepe e Olio:

Didn't care for this cheese, too strong and pungent, did not like texture.

Serve it with pride

By cheeselover from Houston.TX on 9/29/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Caciottona al Pepe e Olio:

My guests loved it.

Finally!

By Luca from Boulder, CO on 7/11/2007

Pros:

Genuine, High Quality

Best Uses:

Antipasto

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Caciottona al Pepe e Olio:

[...]. This is an amazing cheese, and will wow your guests, or better still enjoy it with a loved one and a great bottle.

Customer Reviews about the Caciottona al Pepe e Olio at igourmet