Occelli al Pepe Nero e Bacche Rosa

A wonderfully aromatic creation from Beppino Occelli, this Piedmontese cheese combines cow's and sheep's milk with whole black peppercorns and fragrant pink pepper berries.
Matured for at least four months in the cellars of Val Casotto on wooden boards from the surrounding valley, the cheese develops a rich, rounded character before the pepper brings another dimension. Black pepper adds warmth and spice, while the pink pepper berries contribute a more fragrant, gently floral quality.
The result is savoury and beautifully aromatic, with bursts of pepper throughout the paste and a lingering spicy finish that complements rather than overwhelms the richness of the cheese.

Country of origin: Italy
Region, town: Piedmont, Val Casotto
Source of milk: Cow's and sheep's milk
Texture: Firm and smooth, studded with whole black and pink peppercorns
Flavour: Rich and savoury with aromatic spice, floral notes and a lingering peppery finish
Aging time: Minimum 4 months

Serving Suggestion: Serve at room temperature with charcuterie, crusty bread and a drizzle of honey. It's also excellent shaved through fresh pasta or over risotto.

Wine Pairing: Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto or a rich Langhe Nebbiolo.

Please note: all our cheeses are hand-cut and weights may vary slightly.