Antiche Armonie Paglia e Fieno

Antiche Armonie Paglia e Fieno is an artisanal cheese made from cow's and sheep's milk, made according to traditional methods that enhance the authenticity of the product. After an initial maturation of at least 40 days, the cheese is refined for a further 30 days in a terracotta jar, wrapped in straw and hay. This ancient technique infuses the cheese with intense aromas and a natural scent that recalls the countryside, creating a unique and rustic tasting experience, perfect for those who love genuine flavors.

Milk: Mixed cow's and sheep's milk.

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Thick and rustic rind, embellished with traces of straw and hay. Compact paste of an intense straw yellow.
• Aroma: Intense and natural aroma, with pronounced herbaceous notes of fresh hay and a hint of lactic acid that completes the bouquet.
• Flavor: Rich and aromatic, with an aftertaste of dried herbs and a sweetness of milk that balances the rustic notes.
• Texture: Semi-hard, slightly crumbly, with a full texture that softens in the mouth.

Wheel diameter: 7 cm.

Recommended Pairings

• Honey: Honeydew Honey

The honeydew honey, with its slightly resinous and sweet notes, harmonizes perfectly with the rustic character and the herbaceous notes of straw and hay, creating an enveloping contrast that intensifies the taste experience.

• Pearls: White Dressing and Truffle Pearls

The white dressing and truffle pearls add an aromatic depth that enhances the earthy and rich notes of the cheese, offering a sophisticated and intense pairing.

• Compote: Onion Compote and "Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI"

The onion compote, with its caramelized sweetness and the acidic note of the balsamic vinegar, perfectly balances the herbaceous nuances and the sweetness of the milk, creating an enveloping and decisive pairing.

• Jelly: Raspberry Jelly

The acidic freshness of the raspberry jelly adds a lively and fruity touch, creating an interesting balance with the hay notes and the rustic profile of the cheese.

• Cream: Modena PGI Balsamic Vinegar and Truffle Cream

This cream, with its rich taste of balsamic vinegar and truffle, enriches the cheese with a deep aromatic profile, complementing the intense and earthy taste of the cheese.

• Purissima: Wild Blueberries

Wild blueberries, with their slightly tart and sweet flavor, complement the rustic notes of the cheese, adding a fruity and aromatic contrast that balances the herbaceous nuances.

• Traditional: Savòr Modenese

Savòr Modenese, with its rich and complex flavor, enhances the rustic and earthy notes of the cheese, providing an authentic and traditional pairing.

Beer: It pairs beautifully with an Amber Ale or a wheat beer, whose rounded body complements the rustic and earthy notes of the cheese.

Wines: Perfect with a light and fruity red wine, such as a Bardolino or a Dolcetto d'Alba, which enhance the aromatic profile.

Bread: Ideal with rustic bread or rosemary focaccia, which enhance the authentic character of the cheese.

Other Pairings: Excellent with dried fruit, such as walnuts and almonds, or accompanied by seasoned cured meats for an authentic and flavorful experience.

Recommended Knife: For this cheese, we recommend a serrated knife for semi-hard cheeses, which allows for precise cutting and enhances the slightly crumbly consistency.