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Piora
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Prized alpine cheese from the Piora Valley in Ticino, made during summer on the alp at 2000m elevation. The pastures around Lake Ritom give the cheese a distinctive character. Only about 5000 wheels produced annually.
Characteristics
Texture
Firm, smooth, occasionally small holes
Flavor
Aromatic, fruity, herbal, mildly piquant
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