What is Squacquerone di Romagna?
An ultra-soft, spreadable fresh cheese from the Romagna area of Emilia-Romagna, made from pasteurised cow’s milk. Rindless, snow-white, and almost liquid at room temperature. Bright, tangy, and cleanly lactic. Traditionally served on piadina, the flatbread of Romagna.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Extremely soft, moist, and gelatinous, with a silky-smooth finish. Highly spreadable and almost liquid at room temperature; eaten with a spoon or knife. No rind. Snow-white throughout. The most fluid of all Italian PDO fresh cheeses.
Lactic notes are strongly dominant — among the freshest and most purely milky aromas of any Italian cheese. Herbal notes are faintly perceptible, bringing a slight yogurt-like freshness. All other dimensions are barely detectable. A clean, purely dairy profile.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Spread inside piadina with herbs or vegetables.
- Served with flatbread, roasted vegetables, or cold appetisers.
- Used as a creamy filling for sandwiches or savoury pastries.
What pairs with Squacquerone di Romagna?
Classic serving companions from the Cheesepedia catalog.
- Fresh Crusty Bread
- Fresh Grapes
- Floral Honey
- Walnuts
- Grissini
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See wine pairings for Squacquerone di RomagnaStory and origin
A traditional fresh cheese from Romagna, with roots stretching back several centuries. The name derives from squacquerare, meaning “to make runny,” describing its characteristic consistency. Historically associated with Romagna dairy farms and consumed immediately after production. It has held PDO status since 2012.
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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