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Canestrato di Castel del Monte

HardSheep MilkItaly, AbruzzoNONE

Traditional Abruzzo pecorino with basket imprint.

Aging Time

2 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Sheep
Origin: Italy · Abruzzo
Ripening: ≥ 2 months

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Texture

Hard, basket-marked

Flavor

Sharp, grassy

Nutrition (per 100g)

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