Caciocavallo La Soresina Italian Semi-Hard Cheese – 4 lb

Caciocavallo La Soresina (also called Caciocavallo Soresina or Latteria Soresina Caciocavallo) is a traditional Italian stretched-curd (pasta filata) cheese from the Latteria Soresina cooperative in the Lombardy region (though the style originates from Southern Italy). It is shaped like a teardrop or gourd (“fiaschetto”), with a smooth, thin yellow rind and a compact, pale off-white to yellowish interior. 

4 lb 

Description and Characteristics

•  Texture: Semi-hard to firm when aged; it starts smoother and more sliceable when younger, becoming stringier and denser with time. It has excellent melting properties.

•  Flavor: Mildly salty and tangy with a delicate, slightly sweet profile when young. As it ages (typically several months), it develops a sharper, more pungent, earthy, and savory finish with subtle fruity or nutty notes. It is less aggressive than some aged Provolone but more complex than fresh pasta filata cheeses like mozzarella. 

•  Aging: Usually aged for a few months up to longer periods; the version from La Soresina is often sold at a balanced maturity for versatility.

•  Production: Made via the pasta filata method—curds are heated, stretched, and molded by hand into the classic shape, then salted and aged. It belongs to the same family as Provolone, Scamorza, and Mozzarella. 

It is versatile in Italian cuisine: great for melting on pasta, eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, grilled dishes, or pizzas; also excellent on cheese boards with bread, cured meats, or honey. It can be grilled or fried as an appetizer. 

Ingredients

From the official Latteria Soresina product information: Milk (cow’s milk, pasteurized in commercial versions), salt, rennet (caglio). 

•  No additives, preservatives, or artificial colors.

•  Allergens: Milk.

•  Not suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals (contains lactose); gluten-free.

•  Vegetarian note: Traditional animal rennet is used, so not vegetarian. 

Nutritional profile (approximate per 100g): ~378 kcal, 30g fat, 25g protein, 2g carbohydrates. 

This cheese represents authentic Italian dairy tradition from Latteria Soresina, known for high-quality cow’s milk products. Weights are typically around 1.9 kg (about 4 lb) per piece.