What is Robiola di Roccaverano?
A fresh to lightly aged goat’s milk cheese from the Langhe hills of Piedmont, and Italy’s only PDO goat’s milk cheese requiring a minimum of 50% goat’s milk. Made in small rounds of 200–400 g with a silky, creamy texture. Snow-white when fresh; with age, it develops a straw-yellow rind.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Soft, smooth, and remarkably homogeneous. Fresco: rindless and creamy, almost silky. Affinato: develops a thin straw-yellow rind, with a slightly firmer exterior and creamy interior. Small rounds weigh 200–400 g.
Lactic notes are strongly dominant — very fresh, milky, and clean, with yogurt-like freshness. Herbal notes are present, while fruity and animal notes remain faint. Earthy and smoky notes are barely perceptible. Elegant and approachable.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Spread on bread, crackers, or warm tartines.
- Served with honey, figs, or roasted nuts.
- Crumbled over salads, beets, or roasted vegetables.
What pairs with Robiola di Roccaverano?
Classic serving companions from the Cheesepedia catalog.
- Green Apple (complements the lemony tang)
- Pale Ale (Classic Welsh pub pairing)
- Sourdough Bread
- Fresh Grapes
- Walnuts
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See wine pairings for Robiola di RoccaveranoStory and origin
With roots stretching back to Celtic times, it was praised by Pliny the Elder as an excellent cheese from the Liguria area. It is Italy’s only PDO goat’s milk cheese with a minimum goat’s milk requirement. The pastoral traditions of the Langhe hills have produced this cheese for millennia. It has held PDO status since 1996.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, sealed or in an airtight container.
- Air travel: not ideal; suitable only if sealed and kept cool.
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