Capra Prato Fiorito is a fresh, artisanal goat cheese crafted by Luigi Guffanti 1876, renowned for its aromatic rind enriched with a variety of herbs and flowers. It is made from full-fat, raw goat’s milk using an acid coagulation method, without heat treatment or aging, which gives it an authentic and fresh character.
The cheese has a white paste that is soft yet firm, with an outer rind covered in herbs and blossoms. Its flavor is mildly tangy, complemented by the aromatic notes of the herbs adorning the rind.
It is enriched with fragrant herbs such as red basil, chive flowers and leaves, wild fennel, rose petals, catnip, dandelion flowers, and thinly sliced scallions. This cheese pairs wonderfully with fruity white wines or lager beers.
It can also be served with marmalades, pumpkin and ginger jam, fresh fruit, or nut and raisin bread.
Producer
Luigi Guffanti 1876 is a renowned Italian cheese company based in Arona, in the Piedmont region, known for its multi-generational expertise in aging and refining cheeses. Founded in 1876 by Luigi Guffanti, the company began its journey by aging Gorgonzola in an abandoned silver mine in Valganna, taking advantage of its consistent temperature and humidity conditions for optimal cheese maturation.
Over time, the expertise gained in aging Gorgonzola expanded to include a wide variety of other cheeses. Luigi Guffanti 1876 offers an extensive selection of cheeses, including those made from cow’s, sheep’s, goat’s, and buffalo’s milk, as well as blended varieties. The company also welcomes visitors to its aging cellars in Arona, where guests can experience the cheese aging process firsthand and enjoy guided tastings of their artisanal products.