1. What milk is Roccaverano PDO made with?
Roccaverano PDO is produced from 100% goat’s milk.
2. Is raw milk safe?
The cheese making process creates a level of acidity that makes milk completely safe and free of harmful bacteria.
3. Where can I buy Roccaverano PDO?
It is sold both in big supermarkets and in small shops: ask for it at your trusted shop! During the first lockdown due to Covid-19 we launched “The Roccaverano Hunt” project: we asked all our friends who love Roccaverano pdo to tell us their trusted shops and/or supermarkets. You can find the map with all dealers here.
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4. Are goats put out to pasture?
The goats that produce the milk intended for making Roccaverano PDO must be fed by grazing from March to October. The procedural guidelines that regulate the production of Roccaverano PDO imposes it on a daily basis.
5. Can Roccaverano PDO be made with the milk of any goat breeds?
No, the only goat breeds that can produce milk for Roccaverano PDO are Camosciata delle Alpi (national breed) and Roccaverano, a local breed that was saved from extinction thanks to the attribution of the PDO label to this cheese. Crosses between the two breeds also apply.
6. Is Roccaverano PDO GMO free?
Roccaverano is GMO free, as decided by the producers and specified in the procedural guidelines.
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