Caciocavallo with Chili Pepper 500g - Tenuta Chirico

Caciocavallo al Peperoncino – The perfect encounter between sweetness and character 🌶️🧀✨

From the hills of Cilento, where dairy tradition meets the passion for bold flavors, comes the Caciocavallo al Peperoncino: an artisanal cheese with an intense, lively, and irresistible taste.
An authentic explosion of flavor that combines the creaminess of cow's milk with the energy of chilies from Cilento, providing a taste experience that captivates from the very first bite.

Shape and texture – The elegance of tradition 🧈

The Caciocavallo al Peperoncino presents itself in the classic pear shape with a head, a symbol of Campania tradition.
The pasta filata is compact and velvety, ivory-white tending towards straw-yellow, speckled with bright red chili flakes, making it recognizable and mesmerizing.
The texture is soft and harmonious, ideal for tasting in slices or melting in hot dishes.

A flavor that ignites the senses 🔥

On the nose, the Caciocavallo al Peperoncino releases intense and slightly spicy aromas, which become more complex and persistent with aging.
On the palate, the natural sweetness of the milk blends with the spicy note of the chili, creating a perfect balance between softness and liveliness.
Each bite is a meeting between tradition and boldness, between the genuine flavor of the cheese and the strong personality of Mediterranean spices.

Caciocavallo is a unique and versatile cheese 🍽️

The Caciocavallo al Peperoncino is a star in the kitchen, capable of enhancing every dish:

✅ Delicious on its own, on a cutting board with cured meats and full-bodied red wines
✅ Perfect melted on pizzas, sandwiches, bruschettas, or grilled vegetables
✅ Excellent grated or in flakes on pasta dishes and risottos
✅ To be tried with spicy jams or wildflower honey, for a surprising sweet-spicy contrast

Aging and artisanal quality ⏳

The cheese is aged for 30-60 days in controlled temperature and humidity environments.
During this time, the cheeses are turned and brushed by hand, developing a golden crust and an increasingly rich and aromatic scent.
The artisanal care and the slowness of time give the product its authentic identity and strong character.

An unforgettable tasting experience 😍

Choosing the Caciocavallo al Peperoncino means bringing to the table a cheese that embodies the warmth and strength of the South.
An intense and satisfying pleasure, capable of uniting the sweetness of milk and the passion of chili, in a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.

📦 Weight: 500 g ±10% – Aging 30/60 days – Artisanal product from Cilento