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Price: $28.98 per 1lb chunk
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This isn't the mild, everyday provolone. Auricchio Stravecchio Provolone is a powerhouse of flavor, aged for over 18 months to achieve an intense, piquant bite that defines high-quality Italian cheese. If you are searching for a cheese with a truly pronounced and complex character, this is your selection.
Its famously sharp, robust taste comes from a special, exclusive rennet, a secret recipe protected by the Auricchio family for over 140 years. While many provolone are mild, "Stravecchio" signifies "extra-aged," a process that concentrates its flavor, deepens its aroma, and results in a firm yet surprisingly creamy texture.
We recommend letting your cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. This softens the texture slightly and allows the full, spicy-sharp flavor to come forward. It's a staff favorite for a reason!
This cheese is not intended for melting like mozzarella; its primary purpose is to add bold, profound flavor. It is the definition of a "table cheese" (formaggio da tavola).
"Stravecchio" (strah-VEK-kee-oh) means "extra-aged" in Italian. This long aging period concentrates the flavors, reduces moisture, and is directly responsible for the sharp, piquant taste and firm, crystalline texture that develops over time.
Most provolone sold in delis is "Provolone Dolce" (sweet/mild), aged for just a few months. This cheese is "Provolone Piccante," which is made with a different rennet and aged far longer. The result is a much sharper, spicier, and more complex cheese.
Keep it wrapped tightly in cheese paper or plastic wrap in your refrigerator. Since it is a hard, aged cheese, it will last for many weeks when stored properly. We do not recommend freezing it, as this can damage the texture.
Order your 1lb chunk of Auricchio Stravecchio Provolone today from Frank and Sal and taste the pinnacle of Italian cheesemaking.
