{"product_id":"pecorino-moliterno-al-tartufo-caseificio-central","title":"Pecorino Moliterno Al Tartufo “Caseificio Central”","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"25cc7537-fec7-46c8-a8b5-e0a5f8ccb743\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eMoliterno al Tartufo is not just a cheese with truffle added for perfume. It is first and foremost a proper aged Sardinian sheep’s milk cheese: salty, sharp, creamy, and full of character. The truffle comes later, enhancing the cheese rather than replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3509\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRich, dramatic, and deeply satisfying, it is a perfect choice for truffle lovers and a standout piece on any cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sardinia, Italy \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheep\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRennet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animal rennet \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Artisan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10 days, this product is cut to order \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with: \u003c\/strong\u003eChardonnay, Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar cheeses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manchego, Parmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/8779\/6381\/files\/PECORINO_MOLITERNINO.pdf?v=1698892726\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-675a0214-9ea0-8008-afcd-e45498513dc4-6\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-675a0214-9ea0-8008-afcd-e45498513dc4-6\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-675a0214-9ea0-8008-afcd-e45498513dc4-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-373\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"25cc7537-fec7-46c8-a8b5-e0a5f8ccb743\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4udxhm\" data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eA Striking Truffle Cheese from Sardinia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eMoliterno al Tartufo is a semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese from \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eSardinia, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in impressive wheels of around \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aged for around \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e5 to 8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, it begins as a traditional Sardinian sheep’s milk cheese before being transformed with truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eThe truffle is not added at the beginning. The cheese first develops its own flavour and structure for about a month, then a truffle mixture is introduced through the natural cracks and openings inside the wheel. This creates the dramatic black marbling that runs through the paste and gives each slice its unmistakable aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"12yn3qj\" data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir and Milk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eSardinia has one of Italy’s strongest sheep’s milk traditions. The island is home to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"835\"\u003ePecora Sarda\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important dairy sheep breeds in the Mediterranean. These sheep are well adapted to both coastal grazing and higher mountain terrain, producing milk that is rich, clean, and naturally complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eThat milk gives Moliterno its strong identity: a cheese with depth, salinity, and a true sheep’s milk character before the truffle even enters the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1rqlm4r\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction and Affinage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eMoliterno al Tartufo is aged until the paste becomes firm enough to hold its shape, while still retaining a creamy and slightly moist texture. After the first stage of maturation, the truffle mixture is added through the internal breaks in the cheese. As the wheel continues to age, the truffle slowly infuses the paste, creating both flavour and visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eThis method gives a more natural and generous distribution of truffle than a simple layer or surface coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"11qfd7r\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture and Flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eSemi-hard, dense, and slightly crumbly, yet still creamy on the palate. It slices well, with a satisfying bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eSharp and expressive, with the natural acidity and savoury richness of aged sheep’s milk. There are notes of warm milk, salt, citrus, and spice, almost comparable in intensity to aged grating cheeses like Parmigiano, but with the deeper sweetness and lanolin character of sheep’s milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eThe truffle adds earthy, mushroomy, umami depth without completely hiding the cheese underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eBold and aromatic, with a clear truffle perfume supported by the rustic warmth of Sardinian sheep’s milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1hnfsvs\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eMoliterno al Tartufo is one of the most striking cheeses to cut. The pale ivory paste is crossed with dark truffle veins, creating a natural marbled pattern throughout the wheel. Each piece looks different, depending on how the truffle has travelled through the cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1t4dahf\" data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hyp8yr\" data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9c4z6x\" data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n9ww4h\" data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eFull-bodied Italian reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3duw9\" data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003eMature sparkling wine for contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pkn0ep\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eFresh figs or pears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p2cqwt\" data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eHoney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vdlcaa\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003eToasted walnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dlxibi\" data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eProsciutto or bresaola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tij2ea\" data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003eCrusty bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eIt is also excellent shaved over risotto, pasta, polenta, eggs, or roasted potatoes, where gentle heat releases the truffle aroma beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDietary:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheep's milk, Salt, Animal rennet, starter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Formaggi","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":48312457461917,"sku":"10","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":48312457494685,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/8779\/6381\/files\/MoliternoLAtartufo.jpg?v=1779343376","url":"https:\/\/www.ksfromagerie.au\/products\/pecorino-moliterno-al-tartufo-caseificio-central","provider":"KS Fromagerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}