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Sarteno

HardSheep MilkFrance, CorsicaNONE

A hard aged Corsican sheep cheese from the Sartenais region, with an intensely piquant flavor developed through extended aging.

Aging Time

4 months – 1 year

Style: Hard
Milk: Sheep
Origin: France · Corsica
Ripening: ≥ 4 months

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Texture

Hard, dense, dry

Flavor

Sharp, piquant, herbaceous

Nutrition (per 100g)

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