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CHEESEMAKERS
The fact that alone that they keep only Valdostana Pezzata Rossa and Pezzata Nera
cattle tells you that here they have very clear ideas about cheesemaking. These are
breeds common throughout the northwest Alps round the Val d’Aosta and, thanks to
their small size and high milk-production capacity, are especially adapted to grazing on
steep slopes. It’s only natural that such an important treasure should be turned to account
as fully as possible, so as soon as the season allows the herd is taken up to a mountain
pasture in the nearby valley of Trovinasse at an altitude of 1,100-1,300 meters.
The farm has been run by the Nicoletta family for three generations and is now managed by
young Jari. Toma, Tomino, Robiola, Ricotta, butter and yogurt can be bought directly at the farm
in the winter or in the summer pastures at Regione Rovarnero 166. They are also on sale at the
markets of Rivarolo, Castellamonte and Pont St. Martin on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
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