Central Piccolo Canestrato Cheese

Piccolo Canestrato is a traditional sheep's milk cheese produced by Central Formaggi in Italy. The name 'Canestrato' refers to the reed baskets ('canestri') traditionally used to shape the cheese, which leave a distinctive pattern on the rind. This specific variety, 'L'Originale', is a hard cheese typically aged to develop a rich, nutty flavor profile characteristic of Sardinian dairy traditions.

The brand, Central Formaggi, is deeply rooted in Sardinian culture, having been established by the Vento family. For decades, they have focused on the collection and processing of local sheep and goat milk. Today, the company remains under the stewardship of the Vento family, maintaining its status as a private Italian entity that combines traditional cheesemaking methods with modern distribution capabilities to reach international markets.