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Il Casaro Cheese
Established · 4 signalscheesemaker Auckland
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Il Casaro Cheese

Massimiliano De Caro | info@ilcasaro.co.nz | 09 442 5419

4.1(16 reviews on Google)

The story of Il Casaro Cheese begins with its founder, Massimiliano De Caro, who hails from Gioia del Colle in Puglia, Italy, a region renowned as the "capital of cow mozzarella. Based in Auckland, they've won multiple awards, including Gold for Burrata in 2014 Gold Medal for Treccia, NZ Champions of Cheese Awards (2012) · Gold Medal for Nodino, NZ Champions of Cheese Awards (2013)

“Il Casaro Cheese offers a comprehensive range of fresh and aged Italian cheeses.” · “Il Casaro Cheese has received recognition for its exceptional products:”

Craft ObsessionMulti-GenerationalTradition PreservedArtisan Quality

Their Story

The story of Il Casaro Cheese begins with its founder, Massimiliano De Caro, who hails from Gioia del Colle in Puglia, Italy, a region renowned as the "capital of cow mozzarella." Massimiliano's passion for cheesemaking ignited at a very young age, starting his involvement in the craft around 12 or…

What They Make

  • Mozzarella
  • Mozzarella Treccia
  • Fior di Latte (100g, 500g, Family Packs)
  • Nodini
  • Bocconcini (100g, 500g, Family Packs)
  • Piccolini (100g, 500g, Family Packs)
  • Burrata (100g)
  • Truffle Mozzarella
  • Truffle Burrata
  • Smoked Mozzarella
  • Ricotta Creamy
  • Ricotta Firm (1Kg)
  • Mascarpone
  • Cream Cheese
  • Halloumi
  • Provolone (300g, 1Kg)
  • Scamorza Bianca
  • Truffle Scamorza
  • Smoked Provola Napolitana
  • Cacioricotta
  • Caciocavallo
  • Pecorino
  • Grana Padano
  • Blue Cheese
  • Mozzarella Pizza (1Kg)
  • Sfoglia
  • Goat Cheese 100g

Awards & Recognition

  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Gold Medal for Treccia(2012)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Gold Medal for Nodino(2013)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Gold Medal for Burrata(2014)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Ricotta(2013)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Fior di Latte(2013)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Burrata(2013)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Bronze Medal for Fior di Latte(2014)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Smoked Scamorza(2018)

More from Il Casaro Cheese

Cheese Making Classes (previously offered)

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

27 Ashfield Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland 0627

["Nationwide Delivery (via online store)","Auckland Metro Delivery (Wednesdays, via Urgent Couriers)","Click-and-Collect (free from main shop)","In-store purchase at physical location","Farmers Markets (Grey Lynn Farmers Market, Sundays)"]

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