Novella Sheep's Milk Caciotta with Red Chilli Auricchio - 2 kg Wheel

Novella Sheep's Milk Caciotta with Red Chilli Auricchio: the sheep cheese that lights up the counter

The Novella Sheep's Milk Caciotta with Red Chilli Auricchio is a semi-hard sheep's milk cheese, produced in Italy by the historic dairy Gennaro Auricchio S.p.A. and offered by LAPA as a whole wheel of about 2 kg, vacuum-packed (CRY) to guarantee freshness and optimal shelf-life in food service distribution across Switzerland. It is a product designed for those seeking a cheese with character, with a bold yet balanced sheep flavour, enriched with red chilli flakes that deliver a pleasant spicy note. An ideal choice for restaurants, delicatessens, pizzerias, hospitality and B2B customers who want to stand out with an authentic Italian cheese.

What is sheep's milk caciotta

Caciotta is an Italian cheese with a compact, soft paste, cylindrical shape and thin rind, typical of central Italy. The sheep's milk version is made exclusively with sheep's milk, which gives the paste a white-straw colour, a buttery consistency and that unmistakable rich, slightly sweet-savoury taste typical of sheep cheeses. The term "Novella" indicates a young, briefly aged caciotta that retains softness and fragrance on the palate.

• Milk: 100% sheep's milk
• Paste: semi-hard, compact, white-ivory in colour
• Ageing: short (young Novella caciotta)
• Shape: cylindrical, whole wheel of about 2 kg
• Packaging: vacuum-packed (CRY) for maximum preservation
• Origin: Italy - Gennaro Auricchio S.p.A. dairy

The red chilli: the touch that makes the difference

What sets this caciotta apart from the classic versions is the presence of red chilli flakes distributed throughout the paste. The chilli does not overpower the sheep's milk, but creates a lively contrast: the buttery sweetness of the sheep cheese meets the spicy, slightly fruity kick of the chilli. The result is a cheese with a complex aromatic profile, perfect for those who love bold flavours and for those who want to offer a cheese that tells its own story on the menu.

Organoleptic characteristics

When cut, the paste appears compact, white-straw in colour, with the characteristic red chilli flakes clearly visible. The aroma is milky and intense, typical of sheep's milk, with vegetal and spicy notes. In the mouth the consistency is soft and dissolving, the taste full and savoury, with a spicy persistence that grows gradually without ever covering the roundness of the sheep's milk. A refined balance between rusticity and pleasure.

• Appearance: white-straw paste with red chilli flakes
• Aroma: milky, intense, spicy
• Taste: savoury, full, with a growing spicy finish
• Consistency: soft, buttery, dissolving

Culinary uses and gastronomic ideas

The Novella Sheep's Milk Caciotta with Chilli is extremely versatile. It lends itself both to table consumption and to use in hot recipes, where the heat enhances the spiciness and makes the paste stringy and creamy.

• Cheese board: served at room temperature with honey, mustards and chilli or red-fruit jams
• Aperitif: cubed on mixed platters with Italian charcuterie and rustic bread
• Gourmet pizza: added at the end of cooking for a spicy, creamy touch
• First courses: grated or flaked over pasta, gnocchi and risotto
• Main courses and sides: gratinated over roasted vegetables or melted over polenta
• Sandwiches and bruschetta: to add character to club sandwiches and warm crostini

For wine pairing, young and fruity reds or structured whites are recommended, balancing the savouriness and spicy note of the cheese.

Storage and LAPA logistics in Switzerland

The wheel is supplied vacuum-packed and must be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between +2°C and +6°C. Once the package is opened, it is advisable to consume the cheese within a few days, wrapping it in food paper or film and always keeping it refrigerated. Thanks to the vacuum packaging, the whole wheel retains its organoleptic characteristics for a long time, ideal for the professional management of the refrigerated counter.

LAPA guarantees the cold chain at every stage of delivery, with widespread distribution to food service customers throughout Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Basel, as well as the surrounding areas. Order your wheel of Novella Sheep's Milk Caciotta with Red Chilli Auricchio and receive an authentic Italian cheese, ready to enhance your gastronomic offering.