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| region = [[Province of Pesaro and Urbino|Pesaro e Urbino]]
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| [[Province of Pesaro and Urbino|Pesaro e Urbino]], [[Marche]]
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| D.O.: 1982[[Protected Designation of Origin|DOP]]: <br>[[12 June]], [[1996]]
| aging = Typically<BR>2 weeks to 1 month
 
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Local legend has it that the name came about from a mis-pronunciation of 'Caciotta' by a local civil servant, some say it is derived from the local dialect.
 
Local legend has it that the name came about from a mis-pronunciation of 'Caciotta' by a local civil servant, some say it is derived from the local dialect.
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==References==
 
==References==
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*Rubino, R., et al. (2005), ''Italian Cheese'', ISBN 88-8499-111-0
 
*Rubino, R., et al. (2005), ''Italian Cheese'', ISBN 88-8499-111-0
 
*[http://www.formaggio.it/italiaDOP/casciottaurbino.htm Formaggio.it - Profile] <small>{{flagiconItaly}}</small>
 
*[http://www.formaggio.it/italiaDOP/casciottaurbino.htm Formaggio.it - Profile] <small>{{flagiconItaly}}</small>

Latest revision as of 23:19, 23 January 2009

Casciotta d'Urbino

Casciotta d'Urbino.JPG
Country of origin Italy
Region, town Pesaro e Urbino, Marche
Source of milk Cow and Sheep
Pasteurised Often
Texture Semi-soft and Crumbly
Aging time Typically
2 weeks to 1 month
Certification D.O.: 1982DOP:
12 June, 1996


Casciotta d'Urbino or Casciotta di Urbino is a type of Caciotta, made in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino in Le Marche, Italy.

This cheese is generally made of between 70-80% sheep milk with 20-30% cows milk.

First made in ancient times, this cheese, it is said was a favourite of Michelangelo and Pope Clement XIV.

Local legend has it that the name came about from a mis-pronunciation of 'Caciotta' by a local civil servant, some say it is derived from the local dialect.


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