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Liuzzi Cheese Caciocavallo in a net (approx. 1.5 lb) is a hand-stretched, Southern Italian-style pasta filata (stretched curd) cheese, recognized for its pear-shaped, gourd-like appearance. This semi-hard, cow's milk cheese is encased in a white net, tied, and hung to age, offering a buttery, tangy, and slightly sharp flavor profile.
Key Characteristics & Product Details:
* Brand/Product: Liuzzi Cheese Caciocavallo, packaged in a protective net (approx. 1.5 lbs).
* Appearance: Gourd-shaped with a smooth, firm, and thin rind. It is often tied in pairs.
* Flavor Profile: Buttery, nutty, and slightly peppery, with a zesty, tangy finish similar to aged provolone.
* Usage: Versatile for slicing, melting on pizza, grating over pasta, or enjoying on a charcuterie board with robust red wines.
* Manufacturing: Hand-stretched and formed, then soaked in a salt solution for 80 minutes, and hung to dry, often aged for 45+ days.
* Storage: Keep refrigerated.
The cheese develops a more pronounced, spicy, and earthy flavor as it matures, turning from a pale, milky white to a deeper yellow color.