La mozzarella cheese it is undoubtedly one of the symbolic products of Italian gastronomy. The mozzarella of Napoli represents something even more special: it is the sovereign unchallenged by one seeds unique dairy of its kind. Her features they must respect being white, soft, fresh and delicate, this excellent product can be enjoyed alone or accompanied by other ingredients to create traditional dishes and more.
But why the mozzarella from Naples is it so appreciated in the world? Let's find out together!
Origins of Neapolitan mozzarella
Le origins of mozzarella go back to ancient times ancient. According to the agronomist Salvadori del Prato, its birth derived from the need to "transform milk in poor storage conditions". A XNUMXth century document he says that the Benedictine monks of the monastery of San Lorenzo di Capua offered the poor "a mozza or provatura with a piece of bread". The name mozzarella, deriving from the act of manually "cutting off" the stretched curd, was then made official in 1570 by Bartolomeo Scappi, cook of Pope Pius V.
5 dairies where the best mozzarella in Naples appears
Delicatessen Rafele o' Lattaro
A shop from ancient flavor, just like those immortalized in the famous photographic book by Luciano De Crescenzo: "The Naples of Bellavista". Since 1958, Rafele O'Lattaro's workshop has been offering its customers i products more fine of the dairy sector and much more.
A small door of happiness in Spaccanapoli where Mr. Raffaele offers his top quality products to all patrons able to grab one of the few seats available.
The cold cuts were excellent. The buffalo mozzarella was a riot of milk so much that it was really easy to get rid of it.
- Address: Via dei Tribunali, 40, 80138 Naples
- Phone Number: 081 449169
Costanzo Mini Dairy – Buffalo Mozzarella
"Mini” represents the small size that guarantees customers quality and control of the typical handicraft product. In 1991, the "Mini Caseificio Costanzo" was born, thanks to the help of experts in the sector. Located mainly in Lusciano, in the province of Caserta, in the luxuriant Campania Felix, but has offices in many other areas. The small workshop uses milk coming from stables selected personally by Gennaro, obtaining a high quality final product: the Mozzarella Costanzo.
Success was rapid and, since then, Mini Caseificio Costanzo has maintained its original principles: quality, control and respect of ethics at every stage of the process. In 1995, the company expanded into buffalo farming.
- Address: Via Lepanto, 102 Naples
- Phone Number: 081 621972
Milk dreams
The idea behind the project was to make a shop warm and welcoming, with a sophisticated but at the same time accessible atmosphere, where materials and furnishings recall the ancient maturing rooms. In this unique and inspiring environment, wood, copper and steel blend together to offer an unforgettable shopping experience.
In this space, it is possible know everything about a product, select the suitable utensils for cutting or presentation and discover the best pairings with jams, bread, craft beer and wine.
Also, staff working inside the store are not allowed to handle money, as this is considered inelegant and above all unhygienic. This choice reflects the attention to detail and hygiene that characterizes the entire project.
Among the many appreciated products we also find mozzarella, much loved by the Neapolitans who choose this dairy:
wide choice of locally produced cheeses, both national and foreign, and excellent mozzarella. There is also a good assortment of quality cured meats and wines, especially from Campania. Definitely recommendable.
- Address: Via Michele Kerbaker, 15, 80129 Naples
- Phone Number: 081 1953 0308
Ancient Fierro Dairy
Born in 1948, Giuseppe's company iron is dedicated to the transformation of buffalo milk, maintaining craftsmanship with the help of modern technologies. Quality is guaranteed thanks to constant monitoring at all stages of production. VIPs such as Tony Blair, Madonna and Princess Diana have appreciated the buffalo mozzarella.
Currently led by Lino Fierro, the company prioritizes safety, flavor and quality, adhering to high standards in every aspect. The stores offer a welcoming and informal environment. Lino Fierro is also president of the section dairy of Confindustria Caserta and supporter of the traceability of buffalo milk and the brand QR Code Safe Campania.
I state that I have a sweet tooth for mozzarella, among those from the Aversano countryside, from the upper Caserta area, and those from Cilento, I have tasted many, but I was really amazed from high quality and taste of Fierro mozzarella for me, a true Aversa excellence.
- Address: Via Mergellina, 203, 80122 Naples (and other offices)
- Phone Number: 081 761 8208
Ponte a Mare Castel Volturno Dairy
La Ponte a Mare mozzarella it is the quintessential place for mozzarella in Campania. Produced exclusively with milk from buffalo, is characterized by an unmistakable flavor and rich in nutritional values.
Le traditional techniques processes, handed down from generation to generation, guarantee the excellence of the product. Located in Castel Volturno, the dairy selects the milk from the best buffalo farms in Campania, offering quality products quality which maintain the flavors of tradition.
- Address: Via Domiziana, 533, 81030 Castel Volturno CE
- Phone Number: 0823 851525
