Campania · Italy
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana.
Pillowy-soft curds that yield to the gentlest pressure, releasing a delicate sweetness of fresh milk and butter with a whisper of tang. Each bite dissolves on your tongue, leaving behind a clean, lactic finish and the faintest mineral kiss of salt—pure, unmolested simplicity.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Water buffaloes were introduced to the Italian Peninsula, likely from Asia or Africa, between the 6th and 7th centuries AD. The first documented reference to buffalo milk cheese in Campania appears in a 12th-century account from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua.
Mozzarella's characteristic pasta filata technique — stretching and spinning the curd in hot water — was refined in the area around Caserta and Salerno. Receiving EU PDO status in 1996, 'Mozzarella di Bufala Campana' can only be made with Italian Mediterranean buffalo milk within the defined geographic zone. Annual production exceeds 44,000 tonnes.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Buffalo · pasteurised
- Family
- Pasta filata
- Rind
- rindless
- Age
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
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Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for pasta filata cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 20–30 min before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Tear, don't cut — torn mozzarella and burrata expose more surface and taste creamier.
Store
Fresh and brined cheeses keep best covered in their liquid — and are happiest eaten within days.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Mozzarella.
25 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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