Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy

Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy Experience BellaVita

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“Marino is the guide that you need to have to experience Abruzzo. We spent the first part of the day in a local family-ran dairy farm, we got to make some cheese and learned all the secrets to obtain a great ricotta. The owner even showed us all of his farm animals from goats to bulls, from chickens to cows. Marino then took us to visit the beautiful town of Campli, one of the many highlights were the "Holy Stairs" (only 3 in the World)”

Roberto P.USA, Missouri

“Marino took us to make cheese but it was so much more than that! It was an experience like no other where a family opened their home to us, allowed us to watch and participate in the process of making cheese, took us to see their cows, calves, sheep etc... Marino is an accomplished young man, a personable host and a very kind human being. I would recommend this experience or any other with Marino any time!”

Reine KhantchandCanada, Montreal

About 4h – Cheesemaking, visit to farm & Tastings

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Join this exclusive educational experience with a real local cheesemaker in Abruzzo. Have fun while making cheese and learning all the secrets of this ancient shepherds’ art in our Abruzzo region, near Rome. During this day you will get introduced to the cheesemaking techniques, and it will be all about getting your hands on MAKING. Pronti (Are you ready)?

Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy Experience BellaVita
Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy Experience BellaVita
Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy Experience BellaVita

What We Will Do

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After a beautiful short panoramic drive, we will get to the countryside to Giuseppes’ farm.
For over 3 generations, Giuseppes’ family has been making cheese and breeding animals in a small family-owned farm in the Abruzzo Apennines, near Teramo.

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Firstly, we will meet Giuseppe and his family and then start with the cutting of the curd and onto molding + making the famous pecorino cheese shapes!

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After this fun and challenging experience, we taste our cheeses with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and other home-produced delis, as well as wine and other drinks.

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While we wait for the ricotta to arrive at its temperature, we go and check-out the animals of the farm: sheep, goats, cows, veals, Pastori Abruzzesi (Abruzzo shepherd’s dog) and hangs. But not just this, but also the beautiful panorama of the ‘Gran Sasso & Monti Della Laga’ National Park and its ancient hilltop medieval villages.

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Once the ricotta cheese is ready, you will taste the purest and fresh (warm) ricotta cheese.

This is the best Organic Ricotta in Abruzzo. I bet you to find a better one and I’ll offer you dinner!

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We end the day by letting you extracting with your own hands the ricotta from the pot!
*Based on milk availability, the cheesemaker will decide which kind of cheeses we will be preparing the day of the experience.
Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy Experience BellaVita
Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy Experience BellaVita
Pecorino Cheese & Ricotta Cheesemaking in Abruzzo | Teramo Italy Experience BellaVita

What We Will Provide

Cheese & local Tastings

You will taste:
Cheeses
Seasonal food available at the farm

Transport (on request)

Travel needs can be accommodated for an extra fee.
*We will be at an artisanal cheesemaking factory. Please, bring comfortable clothing and easily washable shoes.

The farm is on the hills, located in the green countryside of the ‘Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga’ National park. A great spot for visiting the whole region, from the mountains, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, to historic hidden medieval towns, vineyards, olive groves, and only 20 min drive away from the beach. Great if you have a few days to spend, we’ll be able to advise you on the best spots of the Abruzzo region.

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