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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Brillo is a pecorino cheese matured in Tuscan wine. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_71...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Sottoilnoce is a pecorino cheese aged under nut tree leaves. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_72...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The award winning Oro Antico - Riserva del Casaro is a pecorino aged over six months and produced with selected sheep's milk. It shows a hard and glossy crust, as it is greased with olive oil. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_72...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The award winning Oro Antico - Riserva del Casaro is a pecorino aged over six months and produced with selected sheep's milk. It shows a hard and glossy crust, as it is greased with olive oil. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
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www.giannicipriano.com
    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_72...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Sottoilnoce is a pecorino cheese aged under nut tree leaves. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
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www.giannicipriano.com
    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_71...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bigio is a pecorino cheese set under ashes according to an old farmer's custom. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
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www.giannicipriano.com
    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_71...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bigio is a pecorino cheese set under ashes according to an old farmer's custom. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
cell. +1 646 465 2168 (USA)<br />
cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
gianni@giannicipriano.com<br />
www.giannicipriano.com
    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_71...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bigio is a pecorino cheese set under ashes according to an old farmer's custom. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
cell. +1 646 465 2168 (USA)<br />
cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
gianni@giannicipriano.com<br />
www.giannicipriano.com
    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_71...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Brillo is a pecorino cheese matured in Tuscan wine. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
gianni@giannicipriano.com<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_71...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. An Il Forteto worker brands the award winning pecorino Oro Antico - Riserva del Casaro. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_68...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. An Il Forteto worker dips racks of pecorino cheese in brine tubs. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_67...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Pastries are ready to be baked here at Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_66...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Chianina cows of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_60...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Workers of ll Forteto lade ricotta cheese into tubs. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_56...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Stefano Sarti, 50, is Il Forteto's communicator. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_73...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A United States map in the Il Forteto office shows its outlets in the country. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_57...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Rodolfo Fiesoli, 69, is Il Forteto's original president. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_74...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto plays violin for Simone, Stefano Sarti's son, that turns 23 years old. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_73...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Il Forteto land in Tuscany. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_69...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Il Forteto cheese factory. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_69...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker at Il Forteto arranges various cheeses before storing them in cells. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_67...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Boschetto cheese is covered with salt by a Il Forteto worker. The Boschetto is a fresh cheese from sheep and cow's milk with truffle. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_67...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bread is baked here at Il Forteto early in the morning. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_65...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The baker of Il Forteto relaxes after dinner. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_63...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Mattei Pizzi is the last worker that arrived in Il Forteto. He is here welding a part of a farm tractor. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_59...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Mattei Pizzi is the last worker that arrived in Il Forteto. He is here welding a part of a farm tractor. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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cell. +39 328 567 7923<br />
gianni@giannicipriano.com<br />
www.giannicipriano.com
    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_59...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of ll Forteto lade ricotta cheese into tubs. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_57...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of ll Forteto lade ricotta cheese into tubs. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_56...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Il Forteto workers have lunch in the communal area. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_72...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Il Forteto workers, including original president Rodolfo Fiesoli on the right) relax after dinner in the communal area. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_63...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Workers at the cheese counter of the Il Forteto supermarket. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
<br />
©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_61...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Workers of Il Forteto braid the mozzarella cheese after it has been melt by a machine. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_56...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto grabs the mozzarella cheese to put in a machine that will melt it before being braid by other workers. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_55...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. President Stefano Pezzati (center), communicator Stefano Sarti (left) and original president Rodolfo Fiesoli (right) are here at Il Forteto in Vicchio, Tuscany. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_74...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Cacio di Fossa is a pure sheep's milk cheese. The cheese is put into the tufa's hollows of Sagliano al Rubicone, near Forlì. In these hollows the cheese is put down in sacks of cloth in August and drawn out in November. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Various cheese produced at Il Forteto are stored here in cells before being exported worldwide. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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    CIPG_20100109_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_68...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bread is baked here at Il Forteto early in the morning. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Il Forteto workers have dinner in the communal area. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Il Forteto workers and their familes wait in line for their dinner in the communal area. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker affected by down syndrome is here at the communal lunch area of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Raffaele Pezzati, President Stefano Pezzati's brother, is the groom at Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Chianina cows of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Chianina cows of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The chapel on the hill of Il Forteto was built in 1687 by the original owner. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A map of Italy in the office of Il Forteto shows its outlets, milk suppliers and forwarding points. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A map of Italy in the office of Il Forteto shows its outlets, milk suppliers and forwarding points. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_57...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto grabs the mozzarella cheese to put in a machine that will melt it before being braid by other workers. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Stefano Pezzati, 51, is the president of the Il Forteto Agricultura Cooperativa. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Focaccia bread is baked here at Il Forteto early in the morning. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bread is baked here at Il Forteto early in the morning. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bread is baked here at Il Forteto early in the morning. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Luciano Pini, 55, is a farmer at Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The "Duplex Amor Me Effundit" (enormous love inflamed me) is a latin motto in the living room fresco of the main house of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Workers of Il Forteto braid the mozzarella cheese after it has been melt by a machine. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto plays violin for Simone, Stefano Sarti's son, that turns 23 years old. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto plays violin for Simone, Stefano Sarti's son, that turns 23 years old. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Pastries are ready to be baked here at Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Pastries are ready to be baked here at Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Pastries are ready to be baked here at Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Bread is baked here at Il Forteto early in the morning. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The butcher of the Il Forteto supermarket. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The "Nil Difficile Volenti" (nothing is impossible) is a latin motto in the living room fresco of the main house of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto rests and watches TV after the communal lunch. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_57...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Workers of Il Forteto braid the mozzarella cheese after it has been melt by a machine. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The Cacio di Fossa is a pure sheep's milk cheese. The cheese is put into the tufa's hollows of Sagliano al Rubicone, near Forlì. In these hollows the cheese is put down in sacks of cloth in August and drawn out in November. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A view of the Tuscany landscape from the Il Forteto hills. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The production area of the Il Forteto cheese factory. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. Chianina cows of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The chapel on the hill of Il Forteto was built in 1687 by the original owner. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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©2009 Gianni Cipriano<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto grabs the mozzarella cheese to put in a machine that will melt it before being braid by other workers. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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    CIPG_20100108_CULTURE-Forteto__MG_57...jpg
  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A worker of Il Forteto grabs the mozzarella cheese to put in a machine that will melt it before being braid by other workers. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. A view of the chapel (left) and houses at Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • 8 January, 2009. Vicchio, FI, Italy. The "Volat et Rudit" (will and knowledge) is a latin motto in the living room fresco of the main house of Il Forteto. The Agricultura Cooperativa "Il Forteto" is a lauded producer of traditional Italian cheeses, recognized world over for their pecorino, winning first place of all DOP cheese at Tuttofood International in Milan for their Pecorino Oro Antico, and a gold medal in the Hard DOP Cheese class at 2009's World Cheese Awards in Gran Canaria.<br />
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  • Greve in Chianti, Italy - 9 September 2014: Prosciuttos and pecorino goat cheese are displayed at the Antica Macelleria Farloni, a butcher shop and delicatessen store founded in 1806 in Greve in Chianti, Italy, on September 9th 2014.
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  • NAPLES, ITALY - 4 JANUARY 2019: Pecorino cheese is cut here at the cold-cut counter of Janarius, a restaurant in Naples, Italy, on January 4th 2019.<br />
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Janarius is a typical Neapolitan gourmet restaurant and shop founded by Francesco Andoli in September 2018 in via Duomo, in front of the Naples’s Duomo and treasure of Saint Janarius. Saint Janarius is the patron saint of Naples.
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  • LECCE, ITALY - 4 APRIL 2014: Cinzia Rascazzo (40, left), founder of a Lecce cooking and food-tour outfit called Stile Mediterraneo, bought pecorino and cacioricotta cheeses with her sister and business partner Marika (42, cardiologist) at a local market in Lecce, Italy, on April 4th 2014.<br />
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Mrs Rascazzo, an extra virgin oil taster, wine sommelier and Harvard MBA who worked for Goldman Sachs in New York and London, quit investment banking several years ago to “do something to help my region”.“When I was living abroad I always noticed that only Tuscany and Northern Italian regions were getting all of the attention,” said Ms. Rascazzo. “Nobody knew about Puglia or our way of eating, or our wines, or our producers. It was just Mafia, pizza spaghetti--the usual things associated with the south.” Today she conducts food tours, leads visits to local producers and oversees cooking classes, where guests learn to make orecchiette, sweet-and-sour bell peppers, cakes with ricotta cheese and much besides. She is frequently joined by her sister, who draws on her medical background to impart scientific and nutritional details about the dishes. Dr. Rascazzo’s recipes and information come together in her English ebook, “The Cuisine of Southern Italian Women: Mediterranean Secrets for a Healthy and Happy Life.”
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  • NAPLES, ITALY - 4 JANUARY 2019: Pecorino cheese is cut here at the cold-cut counter of Janarius, a restaurant in Naples, Italy, on January 4th 2019.<br />
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Janarius is a typical Neapolitan gourmet restaurant and shop founded by Francesco Andoli in September 2018 in via Duomo, in front of the Naples’s Duomo and treasure of Saint Janarius. Saint Janarius is the patron saint of Naples.
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  • NAPLES, ITALY - 4 JANUARY 2019: Pecorino cheese is cut here at the cold-cut counter of Janarius, a restaurant in Naples, Italy, on January 4th 2019.<br />
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Janarius is a typical Neapolitan gourmet restaurant and shop founded by Francesco Andoli in September 2018 in via Duomo, in front of the Naples’s Duomo and treasure of Saint Janarius. Saint Janarius is the patron saint of Naples.
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