Questa

CHEESEMONGERS
The Borgiattinos are a veritable cheese dynasty. This “extended family”
opened its first shop under the porticoes in Corso Vinzaglio. The founder’s
descendants retired a few years ago and the baton is now held by cheese enthusiast
Luciano Guidotti, an ONAF master taster, who adds luster to the business by
organizing small guided tastings, often attended by the producers themselves. It’s
a good way of finding out more not only about the end –product, but also about
everything that’s behind it: from milk to dairy processing. The criterion used to
choose cheeses is demand, though a few tasty rarities are also on display. Among
all the cow’s milk cheeses, an intelligent selection of goat’s cheeses is also on
sale. It includes Tometta and Chevrin from the Lanzo valleys, 100% goat’s milk
Robiola di Roccaverano and a number of blues made with milk from native goat
breeds. Closed Wednesday.
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