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Stories from the dairy
In Meta since 1965: the stories of our cheeses, the traditions of the Sorrento Peninsula and our cheesemaker’s tips to enjoy them at their best.

Formaggi stagionati
Provolone del Monaco PDO: which size to choose and how much it costs
From half a kilo to the whole 5 kg wheel: price per kilo, how the sizes differ in taste, and which one to choose for home, for the holidays or as a gift.
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Formaggi freschi
Typical cheeses of the Sorrento Peninsula: the complete guide
From Provolone del Monaco PDO to fior di latte, from caciocavallo to provoloncino: the cheeses that tell the story of the Sorrento...
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Consigli
Fior di latte or mozzarella: what’s the difference?
They look the same, but they aren’t: milk, flavour, texture and uses in the kitchen. Here’s how to tell fior di latte...
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Caciocavallini delle Palme
Palm Sunday Caciocavallini: the Easter tradition of Meta
Small stretched-curd cheeses tied to olive branches for Palm Sunday: a Sorrento Peninsula tradition we carry on every spring.
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Consigli
How to store fior di latte (and 3 mistakes to never make)
Temperature, storage liquid, timing: everything you need to enjoy fior di latte as if it had just left the dairy.
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Formaggi stagionati
Provolone del Monaco PDO: the cheese that travelled to Naples by night
Why it’s called “del Monaco”, how it’s made in the Monti Lattari and how best to enjoy it: the story of the...
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Welcome to our blog – a family tradition handed down through generations
Welcome to our blog, a place where we share our passion for artisan cheese with you, with a story deeply rooted in...
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