Valcolatte Perline di Mozzarella is loved in Italy for its fresh and delicate
milky taste this is achieved by production where no citric acid is used as a
preservative but rather natural Lactic ferments and using only 100% Italian
Friesian cow's milk, from suppliers in the ""milk district"" where Parmigiano
Reggiano and Grana Padano were born.
Perfect for salads, and pizzas.
The Caseificio (Dairy) Valcolatte brand represents a culmination of dedicated
study and refinement. It carries the rich legacy and values of a company with
roots dating back to 1914. The company’s origins trace to Stagno Lombardo,
Cremona, when Enzo Panizzi secured a dairy contract before departing for World
War I, leaving his grandmother Cesira in charge. Upon his return, he found the
dairy thriving in Monticelli d’Ongina with a well-stocked warehouse. The Panizzi
family, including six children, continued the cheese-making tradition. In 1960,
Ciro Panizzi, Enzo’s father, relocated production to Montanaro. With the help of
Enzo and Liliana, the company transitioned from Panizzi to Valcolatte, focusing
on fresh cheese production. Giuseppe Villa, Liliana’s father and a successful
entrepreneur, provided crucial support to the dairy entrepreneurs.
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