There are two versions of this cheese: the first, made from pure cow’s milk, is normally sold as a fresh cheese. The small-scale local production, sold in the village dairy, is much sought after by cheese lovers and numerous tourists. The second is a soft cheese made from cow’s milk, at times, though more rarely, mixed with sheep’s or goats’ milk. The cheeses are medium-large sized, with a light brown rind. They are sold when medium mature, and the flavour is a pleasing blend between the sweetness of the milk and the bitterish taste of the herbs eaten by the cows. It often varies according to the season.
The production area is the entire commune of Cocconato d’Asti.