How One Of Italy's Rarest, Most Expensive Cheeses Is Made | Regional Eats

Caciocavallo cheese is one of the most popular cheeses in Italy and is famous for its signature elongated shape. In the caciocavallo family, there is one kind that is so rare that at times it can be even more expensive than the finest of Parmesans: caciocavallo Podolico. This special type of caciocavallo is made with the raw milk of Podolica cattle, a rare breed of cattle confined to a few areas where water is scarce and survival is difficult. One of these is the Gargano, a peninsula whose close proximity to the sea gives Podolica cows’ milk a rich, earthy flavor. This milk,in combination with how the cheese is aged, lends a salty, sharp, almost spicy flavor to the finished product. Virginio Frumenzio, a full-time livestock breeder and part-time cheesemaker, shares the story of this incredible cheese with us.

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How One Of Italy's Rarest, Most Expensive Cheeses Is Made

[xPoemi]

I really don't understand how so many people freak out over these craftsmen not wearing gloves. Are you aware that people can wash their hands?

[dominodamsel]

it's kind of sweet - he seems like a very quiet guy, but throughout the video, he opens up more and more.

[TheGaelce]

I recently got back from my honeymoon with my wife in Italy. I wanted to visit where my family had came from in the 1900s to the United States. Did some research and found that my family came from the small town of Pescopagano in the Basilicata region. After a 2 hour drive into the mountains we made it to the small town which was beautiful overlooking the South apennine mountains. I went to a local restaurant and asked if any people with my last name "Rubinetti" still lived in the town. The name is not common what so ever in Italy and I was able to meet some distant relatives which was so heart warming. After having long conversations I found out that a majority of my family who had lived in that region many years ago raised podolica cows and were known for their caciocavallo! They gave me a whole caciocavallo and I brought it back with me to the states where I shared it with my relatives. The cheese was amazing and to have tasted a part of my family's history made the whole trip perfect.

[butters]

Claudia videos are the best, she has such a lovely vibe.

[dragondad]

I spend extra money on buying imported cheese, I love how I get to see the folks that make it and how and where they are made. I makes my respect and appreciation even greater.

[mzdiamondlover]

This is my favorite cheese! As a kid when I would see we had this in the house I was eat it non stop. My parents used to yell at me for almost finishing it on my own. Knowing the price now and the process to make it makes sense why they would yell at me lol. This cheese really is amazing!

[jeffreypalumbo]

My grandfather used to make cheese out of his basement in Toronto, his caciocavallo was the best! He did it for 50 years after coming over in the 60s! Many fond memories brought back by this video

[brindade]

Who else just looks forward to food insider's cheese making videos??

[dewdewloo]

I aint the only one that was like “HOLY HECK A CHEESE TREE” when I saw the thumbnail, right

[griffin]

Sure I have an organic test on Monday, but atleast I know how to make pear shaped cheese

[xXxNoisemaker]

Let me expand on the meaning behind the name. "Caciocavallo" is a contraption of "cacio a cavallo". "Cacio" means cheese. "A cavallo" is an expression which literally means "on a horse", and in the case of the cheese it refers to the way it sits on the hook, with the two linked pieces hanging off as if they were legs on the sides of a horse. Enjoy the flavor!

[naveenudawella]

Did anyone else catch the "wow it's so long, basically it's a long snake" bit. Loved their chemistry.

[krrangarajan]

Claudia is by far the Best Presenter in Food Insider !!

[tyleranderson]

Claudia has the best job in the world. She gets to travel around Europe seeing beautiful places, and trying all sorts of unique cheeses

[nicknick]

My dad was born in Puglia, him and his family used to fish in lake Verano.
It’s nice to see this, he will be happy to watch this.

[SkepticalChris]

Italian, such a beautiful sounding language, its almost lyrical and poetic in its quality! Can't understand a word....but I could listen to it for hours!

[Errcyco]

From someone who appreciates cheese. My poppa called me off to the side before a big family event one day to show me this stuff. So much fun sitting with him showing me all the fun amazing cheeses and foods. Miss you grandpa! Oh yeah, and it tastes amazing. Imagine a crumbly mozzarella with a rich nutty almost sweetness to it. Truly a perfected variety.

[EricHunt]

Between Claudia's amazing cheesemaking videos and Pasta Grannies, I really REALLY want to visit Italy!

[karlfranz]

The real chemistry here was not in the chese but with those two! <3

[KT-dqwv]

The host was very knowledgeable! I saw hints from the cheese maker, that he aknowledged her insight on cheeses and on culinary world in general. Great job!