Some cheeses whisper. Others speak. But Piccante makes it clear straight away who he is.

This characterful cheese from the Fortore mountains is made for lovers of bold flavours. It starts off creamy and full-bodied, but as it matures it develops a powerful, slightly piquant flavour that lingers gently. Not sharp or overpowering, but warm, rich and elegant. That is exactly how a traditional southern Italian cheese should taste.

At Kelvini Italian Artisan, we seek out products that are still made according to time-honoured traditions. Cheeses made from milk sourced from animals that graze freely on the herb-rich mountain pastures of the Fortore. It is precisely this natural diet that gives each cheese its own character and ensures that no two batches taste exactly the same. 

Why choose Piccante?

• Handcrafted in the Fortore
• Authentic southern Italian mountain cheese
• A full-bodied, robust and slightly spicy flavour
• Naturally matured using traditional methods
• Made from high-quality milk from the Apennines
• Perfect for lovers of characterful cheeses
• Exclusively selected by Kelvini Italian Artisan

Perfect for

• Luxury cheese boards
• Starters
• Pour the pasta
• Risotto
• White Pizza
• Grilled vegetables
• Truffle dishes
• Aged balsamic vinegar
• Fig jam
• Full-bodied red Italian wines

Where time is the most important ingredient. At Casalbore, cheese is still made just as it was generations ago. No rush. No industrial processes. Just milk, craftsmanship and patience. During the maturing process, the young, soft cheese slowly transforms into a veritable explosion of flavour. The moisture gradually evaporates, whilst the aromas become more concentrated. The texture becomes firmer, the aroma richer, and the flavour develops a pleasant piquancy that gives this cheese its name. Those who take the first bite will taste buttery notes, toasted nuts and herbs from the mountain pastures. This is followed by the characteristic piquant aftertaste that lingers slowly and subtly. This is no coincidence. It is the result of months of maturation and a tradition in which nature still determines when a cheese is truly ready.

Product information

• Brand: Terre di Fortore
• Product: Spicy
• Contents: approx. 500 grams
• Origin: Fortore, Campania, Italy
• Milk: Cow’s milk
• Ingredients: Cow’s milk, rennet, salt
• Ageing: Aged for a long time
• Packaging: Vacuum-packed
• Storage instructions: Store at between 2°C and 6°C

• A cheese with character

Not every cheese is to everyone’s taste. Some cheeses are made for those seeking depth. For connoisseurs who appreciate a flavour that develops slowly and reveals ever-changing nuances. The Piccante is just such a cheese. A cheese that doesn’t cry out for attention, but commands respect the moment it appears on the table. We’re proud to include it in the Kelvini Italian Artisan range, because true Italian tradition begins with producers who value their craft above speed..