White of the Elymians

Format: 1.2 kg 

Origin and tradition

The White of the Elymians It comes from the sunny pastures of western Sicily, an area rich in history and agricultural and pastoral culture, once inhabited by the Elymians, an ancient civilization that gives its name to this cheese.
Here, between hills and sea breezes, the goats feed on wild herbs and Mediterranean shrubs, giving the milk unique aromas and nuances that tell of its land of origin.

Craftsmanship

Obtained from raw goat's milk from small local farms, The White of the Elymians It is processed according to traditional methods that respect seasonality and the natural times of transformation. slow coagulation, delicate breaking of the curd and manual pressing They preserve its original characteristics, while the maturing takes place in ventilated environments, where time and humidity slowly refine the structure of the cheese.

Appearance and structure

There pasta it is compact, in color ivory white, which evolves as the months go by towards amber and golden tonesWhen cut, it appears smooth and regular, with fine, uniform eyes.

Aromas and taste

On the palate the Bianco degli Elimi offers a balanced taste progression: initially sweet and lactic, then gradually more intense and complex as the seasoning increases (from 4 to 6 months). The vegetal and aromatic herbal notes blend with more decisive hints of dried fruit and hay, giving a finish persistent and harmonious.

Pairings and tasting suggestions

Ideal to be enjoyed on its own or accompanied by sulla honey, citrus jams or durum wheat semolina bread. It goes perfectly with structured white wines or soft and fruity reds of the same Sicilian land.

Our Cheeses

Our cheeses are the heart of the peasant tradition: all the cheeses, They are obtained from the processing of milk from small Sicilian farms.

Native Sicilian breeds: Modicana cattle, Girgentana, Maltese and Argentata dell'Etna goats, and Belice sheep., They are among the native breeds from which the milk for various cheeses of the Sicilian dairy tradition is obtained.

Raw milk cheeses, organic cheeses, Slow Food Presidium cheeses, DOP cheeses, historic cheeses, and innovative cheeses.

Scrolling through our selection, aYou will have the opportunity to discover the Maiorchino, the Ricotta Doppio Forno, the Piacentinu Ennese, the Vastedda dell Valle del Belìce, the Ragusano monostalla, the Provola delle Madonie, the Cosacavaddu Ibleo and the Scaluni, the Tuma Persa, caciotta, goat and pecorino cheeses to be discovered with every bite, flavors of a rediscovered Sicily!

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