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» Afuega'l Pitu «

Traditional, unpasteurized, fresh cheese made from cow's milk. It has a cone or pumpkin-shape. The rind is buff to deep orange in color and has a dusting of white mould. Afuega'l Pitu means "a fire in the gut". Fresh red chili pepper is added to the cheese and more is rubbed into the rind as the cheese is allowed to mature.

Country:	Spain
Milk:	cow milk
Recommended Wine:	Leon


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