Dairies in Manciano
The cheeses of the Tuscan Maremma
Sheep farming is one of the oldest and most traditional activities in the Tuscan Maremma. The vastness, the uncontaminated nature and the peasant vocation of this, have made the Maremma the ideal place for the breeding of sheep and cattle for the production of milk.
In this bucolic scenario, dairies, from the largest to those of small farms, are one of the most important realities in the Tuscan Maremma, with a production of cheeses and dairy products of the highest quality, many of which are known and appreciated all over the world. .
It is impossible not to come across in Maremma, among the green fields, flocks of sheep, cows or goats grazing freely or, if you are lucky, take the small internal roads that often connect the oldest villages and remain "stuck" waiting for a flock of sheep moves from one pasture to another… This is one of the most authentic aspects of the Tuscan Maremma, true contact with nature and animals, the processing of simple materials to create extraordinary products.
What are the most important dairies in the Tuscan Maremma?
Definitely the Radichino Agricultural Dairy, owned by the Pira Brothers. Maremma Dairy with Pecorini and Seasoned Goat Cheeses, the Radichino Agricultural Dairy is one of the best known realities in the production and sale of dairy products. A family-run business, the dairy is flanked by an agri-restaurant, where you can taste the cured meats and cheeses they produce, and excellent traditional dishes. Deeply linked to the Sardinian tradition, Sardinia is in fact their region of origin, the family combines tradition and modernity and creates, in the heart of the Tuscan-Lazio Maremma, products of the highest quality, award-winning and chosen by many restaurants.
Many products, all of the highest quality:
- GOAT CHEESES: Grand Duchess, Poggio Conte
- FRESH CHEESES: Fiocco di Neve curd, Costa Bella with olives, Costa Bella with rocket, Costa Bella primo sale, Don CarmeloSoftone, Vallerosa
- SEMI-MATURED CHEESES: Casal del Melograno, Cavone, Cretoso with Black Pepper, Cretoso with Pink Pepper, Erborichino, Giglio di Castro, Hercle in Red Wine, Hercle Caciotta, Poggio Volparo with Walnuts, Radichino
- AGED CHEESES: Don Carmelo Stagionato, Granducato di Castro, Granducato di Castro al Fieno and Toma Reale
The Caseificio Sociale di Manciano, a historic Maremma company with over 50 years of activity in the sector behind it, is one of the most solid realities in the area, and exports its products all over the world. With milk from the Tuscan Maremma, the cheeses and dairy products of the Manciano Dairy are among the most popular. A wide range that goes from seasoned classics to the most sought-after products. The Manciano Cooperative Dairy offers many types of cheese on the market, each one carefully selected and cared for down to the smallest detail:
- TRADITIONAL CHEESES: Pecorino, Canestrato, Viminato, Misto and Spia della Maremma
- FRESH CHEESES: Saturnella, Maremmina, Marzolino, Tomino and Fior di Maremma
- PECORINO TOSCANO DOP: Fresh, Aged, Aged 12 months, Organic and Halal
- THE FANTASTIC CHEESES: Giallerino, Bianchetta, Ginestrino, Pecorino Briaco and Cacio di Fossa
- THE WANTED CHEESES: Delactosed Pecorino, Pecorino Toscano DOP ‘Amico del Cuore’, Organic Pecorino
- SWEETS: Ricotta, Primosale, Ravaggiolo