L’Alfiere
"The Bishop" - Soft-ripened goat cheese with flowered rind
The specials
Goat
Pasteurized milk
Edible crustProduct code
Availability
We decided to call it “Bishop” because it carries our banner. It is an all-goat milk cheese and a very successful one too. We age it with great care and oversee its short maturing stage very carefully to ensure this great cheese develops unique flavour and character. Whenever we offer it for tasting it surprises. The rind appears quite wrinkled and envelops a creamy undercrust. The flavour is so balanced that it also pleases those who would not normally eat goat cheese.
Not just any cheese, but a champion, which has achieved success in many competitions:
Italian Dairy Competition “All’ombra della Madonnina” in 2015 it won the Targa di Eccellenza and in 2018 and 2024 it won the Quality Award.
In 2016 it won 1st prize “ALMA CASEUS” as the best goat cheese in Italy.
In 2018 it was ranked 1st in the CHEESE FOR PEOPLE AWARDS competition.
In 2018 he was ranked 1st in the “STUPORE ED EMOZIONE” Competition.
In 2023 it was awarded with the bronze medal at the Mondial du Fromage in Tours (FRA).
Pasteurised goat MILK, rennet, and salt. May contain traces of cow’s MILK.
Allergens: Milk and milk derivatesMilking country:
Spain
Country of Transformation:
Italy
SHAPE: it is cylindrical with slightly irregular surfaces and sides and tends to change shape as it matures and the rind becomes softer in some spots.
EXTERNAL FEATURES: the rind is very thin, wrinkled, bloomy and a bit moist and sticky because of the Penicillium which spreads externally. It is ivory white with a variety of creamy white shades.
INTERNAL FEATURES: a soft yet compact paste, creamy white, chalky towards the centre and creamy near the undercrust, specially on the sides. Initially, it is adhesive to the palate, but then becomes very soluble.
AROMA: of yeast and bread crust, herbaceous vegetable, with a pronounced animal odour typical of goat’s milk, lactic acid of yoghurt and in the crust a vegetal sensation of champignon mushroom and undergrowth;
TASTE: medium sweet, slightly salty and sour, at times in the crust there may be a faint hint of bitterness, with a medium to long aromatic persistence.
- Food pairings:
Must on a cheese platter, versatile in the kitchen, can be used in various recipes including starter, first course dishes, stuffed pastas, and even cheesecake.
- Wine pairings:
Best paired with a red structured wine or a fresh and aromatic white wine.
The specialsGoatPasteurized milkEdible crustProduct code
Availability
Unit of measurement
Kilo
Package Type
Wrapped with protective film
Weight per piece
250 grams approx.
Pieces per box
6 pieces
Storage conditions
Refrigerate from +4°C to +8°C
Transportation
Refrigerated from +4°C to +8°C
Product life in sealed package
25 days
Minimum order quantity
1 box (6 pieces)
Average nutritional values
per 100 g of product
Etichettatura Ambientale
| Cosa è | Dove va | |
|---|---|---|
| Etichetta | PAP 22 | Carta |
| Film | LDPE 4 | Plastica |
| Vassoio | FOR 50 | Legno |
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