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Abbinamento (Pairing)
Abbinamento or pairing is the functional pairing of two related or complementary elements.
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Affinamento (Refining)
Affinamento or refining means perfecting. In the production of cheese, the complex of phenomena (physical, physico-chemical, etc.) that occur during the ageing period and that contribute to improving its organoleptic characteristics.
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Brado (Wild)
Brado or Wild means grazing in a free and almost wild state (and it is said of both the animals and the state in which they live)
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Garfagnina
Garfagnina is an Italian sheep breed. The herd size is estimated at around one hundred animals distributed on a few farms in the province of Lucca
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Pastore (Shepherd)
Pastore or Shepherd is the person who leads sheep and goats (less often cattle) to pasture and is in charge of their care and management
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Fieno (Hay)
Fieno or Hay is grass cut and dried for use as forage, which, when well prepared, is usually green and pleasantly fragrant.
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Erborinatura (Blueing)
Erborinatura or Blueing are the mold veins in blue cheeses. The italian term “erborinatura” comes from the Milanese “erborìn” or parsley: in fact, the mold that enriched Gorgonzola was once green and pervasive just like parsley.
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Veterinario (Veterinarian)
person who is trained and licensed to practice veterinary medicine, which involves diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and injuries in animals italian pronunciation: [ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛəri] Animal welfare is an increasingly crucial aspect of agri-food production and marketing. The key figure in the protection of dairy animals and in the measurement of their welfare is the veterinarian,…
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Stagionatura (Maturation)
The process of maturation or aging of a food, particularly cheeses, cured meats, or wines, to develop and enhance its flavor, aroma, and texture italian pronunciation: [sta.dʒo.na.’tu.ra] Cheese never stands still: every day that passes changes it and evolves its textures and aromas. For this reason, the aging process is as crucial to the quality…
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Frisona (Friesian)
A breed of large dairy cattle, characterized by black and white markings, originating from Friesland in the Netherlands. It is known for its high milk production and is commonly used in the dairy industry. italian pronunciation: [friˈzoːna] The Italian Friesian is one of the most common breeds of cattle among the farmers who produce the…
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