Tuscan Treasures- Corzano e Paterno Cheeses

Years ago I bought some cheese at the artisan market in Piazza Santo Spirito from a young Swiss shepard, living in Chianti, Tillo. The cheeses are fromthe family estate, Corzano and Paterno and are now one of the most sought after cheeses by local restaurant owners that it is almost impossible to buy the privately.

The best things in life are something the hardest to find- as is the dairy. We went yesterday as part of our market to table cooking class and they had moved the cheese making facility into a new space since the last time I was here.

The new space is lovely and it is possible to just show up and you can buy whatever is available. Restaurants have first choice.

I adore all of their cheeses especially the Blu di Chianti.
They were the first to use sheep's milk to make a blue cheese and it is the most sought after!

If it is hot, it is a good idea to bring an insulated bag.

Sibilla Gelpke, pictured above

The story of the love and passion put into restoring this farm is truly inspirational. It is possible to also rent property to vacation on the far,

Read the story of the large extended international family. Click here.



Corzano and Paterno
Via San Vito di Sopra, 9
San Casciano

Here are directions with a Google map to arrive!

A true treasure hunt!
They also have honey, olive oil  and sauces to accompany the cheeses.