Pecorino di Fossa di Sogliano Cheese D.O.P.
SKU: 10485
Origin: Italy
$86.29
/ 3 pound
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SKU: 10485
Produced in Sogliano al Rubicone, Pecorino di Fossa began accidentally when farmers hid their treasures in caves during the Saracen pirate raids of the 12th century. As per tradition, the cheese is wrapped in cloth and buried in earth inside caves in mid August and dug up November 25 during the holiday of Santa Caterina. The cheese becomes deformed from its long stay underground yet it acquires exceptional fragrance and flavor. The flavor will vary according to where the cheese lies in the cave. Ones buried at the bottom, for example, tend to be earthier than those resting near the middle and top of the cave. It acquired D.O.P. status in June 2005.
Nutritional information coming soon!
What’s the best way to store my cheese?
The best way to keep cheese fresh is to store it in the vegetable crisper in your fridge. Before doing so, wrap in parchment or wax paper, then wrap loosely in plastic wrap. You can also buy our exclusive cheese storage bags, specially created to keep your cheese fresher, longer.
Unless used for cooking, we don’t recommend storing cheese in the freezer as this will alter its texture.
What is the best temperature to serve my cheese?
Remove cheese from the fridge an hour before serving, as cheese is best experienced at room temperature to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors.
How long will my cheese stay fresh in the refrigerator?
The length of time cheeses last in the fridge after opening depends largely on the type of cheese. Soft varieties tend to spoil more quickly than hard varieties. Please refer to the table below for a convenient reference:
CHEESE TYPE |
EXAMPLES |
SHELF LIFE |
Fresh Cheeses |
Mozzarella, Feta, Burrata, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Chevre |
5 - 7 Days |
Soft Ripened Cheese |
Brie, Camembert, Triple Cream, Limburger, Robiola |
7 - 10 Days |
Blue Cheeses |
Danish Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton |
2 Weeks |
Medium Firm Cheeses (semi-hard) |
Gouda, Havarti, Emmental, Appenzeller, Manchego, Petite Basque, Tete de Moine |
2 - 3 Weeks |
Firm/Sharp Cheeses |
Sharp Cheddar, Provolone Piccante, Cave Aged Gruyere |
4 - 6 Weeks |
Grating Cheeses |
Parmigiano, Grana, Pecorino Romano, Asiago |
3 – 6 Months |
SHIPPING OPTIONS & FEES
Please allow 1-3 business days to process your order.
Perishable Shipping Fees*:
Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99
* Perishable orders below $65 incur a $7.99 surcharge. Perishable orders placed after 10AM PT / 1PM EST on Friday will ship the next Monday to avoid sitting in a carrier’s warehouse over the weekend!
Non-Perishable Shipping Fees (if your order contains only non-refrigerated items):
Standard - $13.99 / Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99*
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Our products are always shipped so they will arrive at your door in optimal condition! We’ve carefully selected packaging options that have minimal impact on the environment without compromising on food safety or quality.
For perishable orders, we line our shipping boxes with Tempguard - a unique, padded insulator made of 100% pre-consumer recycled paper material. We further control the temperature with recycled kraft paper fill and non-toxic frozen gel packs. In the summer months, we may include dry ice to ensure fresh delivery in very hot weather.
Note: Please join our efforts to be mindful of our environment and extend the life-cycle of our packaging, by recycling your shipping box, Tempguard liner, and kraft fill (all 100% curbside recyclable!). Store the gel packs in your freezer and reuse to keep your next picnic or road trip fare cool.