Caciocavallo Silano
- Maturation
- At least 30 days
Caciocavallo Silano
Caciocavallo Silano is a semihard stretched-curd cow’s milk cheese from a defined area of southern Italy.
- Milk
- Cow’s milk
- Protection
- DOP
- Maturation
- At least 30 days
Choose the form
Extra
- Maturation
- At least 4 months
Gran Riserva
- Maturation
- At least 9 months
A stretched curd, hung in pairs
Caciocavallo Silano starts with raw cow’s milk, which may be thermized, and calf or kid rennet paste. The curd is broken into hazelnut-sized pieces, then left to acidify until a small sample stretches into glossy, elastic fibers in near-boiling water.
The curd is stretched into a cord and shaped by hand, compressing it to leave a smooth surface and no internal gaps. The cheeses are cooled in water and salted in brine, then tied in pairs and hung over wooden or steel poles. Maturation lasts at least 30 days.
Where Caciocavallo Silano is made
The specification defines production areas within Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, and Basilicata. The designation does not cover every place in those regions.
CalabriaWhat to pour with it
CiroTry Caciocavallo Silano with Ciro in a cheese-and-wine tasting.
Greco di BiancoTry Caciocavallo Silano with Greco di Bianco in a cheese-and-wine tasting.
AglianicoTaste Caciocavallo Silano with a wine made with Aglianico, choosing the bottle’s style to suit the cheese.
FalanghinaTaste Caciocavallo Silano with a wine made with Falanghina, choosing the bottle’s style to suit the cheese.
Cook with it
Choosing Caciocavallo Silano
Use the full protected name, Caciocavallo Silano DOP, when choosing this cheese. The specification sets its maturation as follows: At least 30 days.
Questions worth asking
Which milk is used?
The specification calls for cow’s milk.
Where is the protected area?
The specification defines production areas within Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, and Basilicata. The designation does not cover every place in those regions.
How long does it mature?
The specification gives these maturation requirements: At least 30 days.
