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Milk and cheese

The ripening of the cheese carried out in the traditional manner
The shepherd’s world
Cheese has always been a central feature in Sardinia; they come in various soft, mild and intense traditional tastes.
Cows cheese
In Sardinia there are several types of cheese which come from cows milk, one of the best known and important is "peretta" which takes its name from the fact that it looks like a pear.
Casu axeduGoat cheese
Goat cheese can be defined as a natural cheese made from goat milk. It contains very little fat from the nutritional point of view.
The milking of the sheep in OruneMilk
In Sardinia there is a large production of milk due to the fact that there are abundant pastures, where sheep graze. There are more than one million sheep on the island.
The Pecorino Sardo in a characteristic cellar Pecorino
The Sardinian pecorino cheese can be considered the king of cheeses and the symbol of Sardinia in the world. It has earnt numerous recognition for its quality.