Scamorza from Luigi Guffanti 1876 is a traditional Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. Its characteristic pear-like shape is created by tying a string around the curd during production.
This cheese has a compact, elastic texture and a pale yellow interior. When smoked, it develops a white to yellow-ochre rind and acquires subtle smoky aromas. The flavor is mild, milky, and pleasantly sweet, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen - perfect for melting, grilling, or enjoying fresh.
Scamorza pairs exceptionally well with white wines, lager beers, tomato sauces, and rustic breads such as ciabatta.
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.