Castelmagno Dop
The origins of Castelmagno are very ancient: its name is linked to the sanctuary dedicated to San Magno, a Roman solder martyr in the province of Cuneo. Legend has it that in 1200 the possession of some shapes of Castelmagno was a reason for the war between Cuneo and Saluzzo which lasted 30 years, the same number as the forms of the cheese produced.
Consumption
The Castelmagno is delicious in the preparation of soups or pasta dishes; it is also delicious with honey and with red wines.
Identification
The designation of origin mark for Castelmagno Dop
On the flat side of the cheese is a label in the shape of a four-leaf clover bearing the authorized protection consortium mark depicting a stylized "C" with a sketch of alpine peaks. Beneath the mark is the European Community Dop identification logo.
I.D. card
- Type
- Semi fat cheese from vaccine raw milk, to which sheep milk is added, semi hard herbal dough
- Description
- Cylindrical form, with a diameter between 15 to 25 cm and a weight of 2 to 7 kg
- Characteristics
- Delicate intense taste and spicy, depending on the degree of maturation
- Area of production
- Includes the area of Pradleves, Monterosso Grana and Castelmagno, in the province of Cuneo
- Selling period
- All year round
- Normative references
- European registration with Council regulation (CE) n. 1263/96, 2nd July 1996; national recognition with DPR 16th December 1972 issued on Guri n.195 dated 18th July 1983; protected with DM 7th September 1987
