Ragusano DOP Cheese
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Ragusano DOP Cheese

Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

SKU: 237S

Ragusano DOP Cheese

Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

Origin: Italy

Origin: Italy

$13.99

/ 7.5 ounce

SKU: 237S

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Ragusano is an ancient cheese made in the Sicilian countryside where they still use age-old techniques and traditional wood and copper tools. The hand-made cheese begins with fresh, whole, raw milk and natural rennet put in the "tina" (traditional wooden tub for curdling milk). After the milk sets, the curd is broken with a forked wooden stick (a "ruotula"), then gently cooked with warm water, drained, and gently pressed. The whey is saved for making ricotta later that day. After a few hours, the curd is cooked again in warm water or whey, then removed and allowed to rest in the traditional wooden "mastredda" for at least 20 hours. When matured, Ragusano is cut into long strips, cooked in hot water, and mixed in the wooden "staccio." Using a wooden club called the "manuvedda", the cheesemaker stretches and kneads the curd to create a smooth oval ball, returns it to the mastredda, and forms it into the characteristic shape of Ragusano. Each cheese is marked with the cheesemaker's symbol or name deeply embedded in the cheese. A day later, the cheese is immersed in brine for about 15 days then hung in pairs by hand-made cords ("liame") in the cool, fresh "maizze" where they remain up to two years. Made exclusively from Modicana cow's milk, Ragusano has a soft, compact, savory, slightly yellowish color with a thin, pale yellow rind. As it ages, Ragusano takes on a more piquant and aggressive taste. Enjoy Ragusano with a less-ripened Marsala or a very ripened Etna Rosso or Faro Rosso.
  • Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
  • Photo depicts whole 28 lb. form of cheese.
  • We cut and wrap this item by hand.

Nutrition Facts

Ragusano DOP Cheese by Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

Serving Size 1oz Total Servings approx. 7.5

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

Calories from Fat 67

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 6g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholestrol 21mg

Sodium 145mg

Total Carbohydrates 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 9g

Vitamin A

1%

Vitamin C

0%

Calcium

0.3%

Iron

0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

INGREDIENTS: Unpasteurized cow's milk, Salt, Rennet. Contains MILK.

* This label info was entered by hand from the actual product itself. We do not take responsibility for transcription errors or changes made by the manufacturer after the date we entered the data.

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.