Opagna, CasciaFarmShop only
Family dairy farm in the mountains above Cascia, organic since the 1990s, making raw-milk cow and sheep cheeses and ricotta salata. Sells in Norcia and from a van at Forca di Presta.
Cheeses: Ricotta salata della Valnerina, Caciotta fresca di mucca, Pecorino fresco, Pecorino stagionato, Formaggio allo zafferano di Cascia
Visiting: Shop in Norcia, Via della Circonvallazione 62, Street-food van at Forca di Presta selling the farm's pecorino, ricotta and cured meats with lentils and roveja, and serving panini; call for opening times
Quarantotti, NorciaFarmBy appointment
Farm stay in the Sibillini hills near Norcia making raw-milk pecorino, ricotta and yogurt from its own animals, with cheese courses and farm visits. Slow Food lists it as Le Terre di Quarantotti.
Cheeses: Ricotta salata della Valnerina, Pecorino made from raw milk
Visiting: Farm visits to see the animals and the garden, Cheese-making courses from curd to ageing, Tasting of the farm's specialities in the Quadrifoglio room
Sigillo (Monte Cucco Park)Monday to Saturday 08:30 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00DairyWalk in
Artisan pecorino dairy inside the Monte Cucco Park, making cheese since 1984 and ageing it in pits, leaves and wine pomace. Visitors can watch the work and taste for free.
Cheeses: Pecorino stagionato in fossa, Pecorino aged in walnut leaves, Pecorino aged in fig leaves, Pecorino aged in Merlot pomace
Visiting: Watch production at the dairy, Free tasting of the cheeses, Shop and online ordering
Turrita, MontefalcoFarmBy appointment
Sheep and pig farm at Turrita near Montefalco with Lacaune ewes and Cinta Senese pigs, also making olive oil. Its pecorino Turriolo won a quality award in the Umbria Chamber of Commerce's 2023 cheese review.
Cheeses: Turriolo (pecorino), Regius (pecorino)
Visiting: Guided visit of the farm and its animals, by reservation, Tasting of the farm's products, by reservation
