Valsassina our origins
In order to fully understand Ciresa’s history, it is crucial to describe and analyse the place in which it was founded: Valsassina. Valsassina is a small mountain valley in Lombardy, located on the right side of Lake Como. In the past, Valsassina was the only way to go from the Alps and Central Europe to the Milan area. Surrounded by the mountains, Valsassina succeeded in preserve its culture and tradition. Like every alpine valley, Valsassina’s fundamental industry was agriculture, Through time, Valsassina specialized in the cheese sector.
Indeed, some of the most important Italian dairy companies were founded in Valsassina, a PDO area protected by the EU.
Indeed, some of the most important Italian dairy companies were founded in Valsassina, a PDO area protected by the EU.
Valsassina is still famous for its alpine pastures (mountain lands where cows move in summer) and transhumance, which are essential to preserve the traditional production of cheese.
Valsassina is known worldwide for the seasoning of cheese thanks to its natural environment, the preservation of old traditions and the devotion to work of its inhabitants. Being made in Valsassina certifies the high quality of dairy products.
Therefore, thanks to the homeland and its traditions, Ciresa was able to be successful in the global market. We are proud to be considered ambassadors of Valsassina and its values in the world.
Valsassina is known worldwide for the seasoning of cheese thanks to its natural environment, the preservation of old traditions and the devotion to work of its inhabitants. Being made in Valsassina certifies the high quality of dairy products.
Therefore, thanks to the homeland and its traditions, Ciresa was able to be successful in the global market. We are proud to be considered ambassadors of Valsassina and its values in the world.
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