TRENTINO CHEESE – PUSTERTALER

SOUTH TYROLEAN CHEESE – Pustertaler

Introduction

Born among the green valleys of Val Pusteria, Pustertaler Mila is a cheese that expresses the purity of South Tyrol.
With an intense aroma of milk and hay, it features a compact, golden-yellow paste and a natural, lightly waxed rind. Its harmonious flavour, with notes of butter and hazelnut, makes it a versatile and refined cheese, ideal both as a table cheese and for cooking.
Like many alpine cheeses, it is naturally lactose-free (<0.1 g/100 g), the result of a well-balanced maturation process.

Origin and Tradition

• Region: Val Pusteria (South Tyrol, Italy)

• Milk: Cow’s milk from high-altitude pastures in South Tyrol

• Heritage: Inspired by traditional alpine dairy cheeses, rooted in Pusterese farming culture

• Distinctive value: A flavour that is both full and delicate, reflecting the quality of mountain milk and local cheesemaking expertise

Production Process

Milking and Collection
High-quality whole milk from cows fed with local hay and forage.

Coagulation
Natural rennet and selected lactic cultures create a compact, uniform curd.

Cutting and Pressing
The curd is finely cut and pressed to achieve the characteristic smooth paste with no holes.

Salting
Brined for several days to balance sweetness and savouriness.

Ageing
A minimum of 8 months in environments with controlled temperature and humidity.
During this time, it develops its elastic texture and the characteristic sweet aroma of cooked milk.

Sensory Characteristics

• Rind: Thin, smooth, light amber colour

• Paste: Compact, uniform straw-yellow

• Texture: Soft yet firm, slightly elastic

• Aroma: Fragrant, with notes of melted butter and mountain hay

• Flavour: Sweet and rounded, with delicate hints of hazelnut and cooked milk

Average Nutritional Values (per 100 g)

• Energy: 1,623 kJ / 391 kcal

• Fat: 31 g

  • of which saturated: 21 g

• Carbohydrates: 0 g

  • of which sugars: 0 g

• Protein: 27 g

• Salt: 1.5 g

Note: <0.1 g lactose/100 g – naturally lactose-free thanks to fermentation.

Recommended Pairings

• Bread: Wholemeal or flaxseed bread

• Cured meats: South Tyrolean speck, smoked cooked ham

• Vegetables: Asparagus, roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach

Wines:

• Aromatic whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

• Light reds: Schiava, Alto Adige Pinot Noir

Recipes and Kitchen Ideas

• Rustic crostini: Toasted bread with melted Pustertaler and porcini mushrooms

• Baked crêpes: Filled with spinach and grated Pustertaler

• Light fondue: Perfect with polenta or foil-baked potatoes

• Mountain cheese board: Served with rhododendron honey and walnuts

Storage and Packaging

• Temperature: +4 / +6 °C

• Ideal humidity: 80–85%

• Shelf life: Up to 12 months vacuum-packed

• Packaging: Food-grade film and eco-friendly recyclable paper

Why Choose Pustertaler

• Authentic: A genuine expression of Val Pusteria

• Natural: Made only with milk, rennet, and salt—no additives

• Digestible: Lactose-free, suitable for everyone

• Versatile: Excellent at the table, in cooking, or as a melting cheese