Morlacco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Morlacco |
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Country of origin | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Source of milk | cow's milk |
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Morlacco (also called Morlac in the local language) or Morlacco del Grappa is a special Italian cheese. It's made from cow's milk and comes from the beautiful Monte Grappa area in Italy. This region is found in the provinces of Vicenza, Treviso, and Province of Belluno.
Long ago, cheesemakers in this area made a soft cheese. It was low in fat and had an uncooked curd. They named it after their homeland, which was called Morlachia.
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What Makes Morlacco Cheese Special?
The Burlina Cow
Morlacco cheese used to be made with milk from a special type of cow called the Burlina. These cows are small and very strong. They have a unique black and white coat, like a piebald pattern.
Sadly, the Burlina cow breed is now at risk of disappearing. This makes the cheese even more unique!
How Morlacco Cheese is Made Today
Today, Morlacco del Grappa cheese is still made on Monte Grappa. Cheesemakers use a mix of milk from different times of the day. They take skimmed milk from the evening's milking. This is milk where most of the fat has been removed.
Then, they mix it with whole milk from the morning's milking. Whole milk still has all its natural fat. This special mix gives the cheese its unique taste and texture.
Aging the Cheese
After the cheese is made, it needs time to grow its flavor. This process is called aging. Morlacco cheese is usually ready to eat after about 20 days of aging.
However, some people let it age for a longer time. The cheese can be aged for up to three months. The longer it ages, the stronger its flavor becomes.