Monte Astili Pasture

Monte Astili Pascolo — also known as Monte Astili Latte di Pascolo — is an award-winning artisan Sardinian sheep’s cheese made at Caseificio Silvio Boi in Cardedu, Ogliastra. The milk comes from sheep freely grazing on the wild Mediterranean pastures and slopes of Monte Astili.

The natural diet of local flora — including myrtle, mastic, cistus, and broom — imparts a rich, herbaceous, and deeply complex flavor to the cheese, unique to the Sardinian landscape. This cheese has received national recognition, including top accolades at the Italy Food Awards.

• Milk: 100% free-range Sardinian sheep's milk
• Flavor: Rich, complex with herbal notes
• Texture: Firm, slightly grainy
• Awards: Winner of the Italy Food Awards for traditional Sardinian craftsmanship

Ideal Pairings

• Grilled meats — pork chops or lamb skewers
• Sardinian specialties — pane carasau, salumi, or semi-hard pecorino
• Rich seafood — grilled octopus or tuna
• Vegetarian dishes — baked eggplant or ratatouille

Recommended Honeys

• Artichoke honey (Cardo): Bold, floral flavor with a delicate bitterness that mirrors the wild herbs of the Sardinian pastures
• Strawberry tree honey (Corbezzolo): A daring choice for connoisseurs — intense bitterness cuts through the fat and salt of mature cheese

Recommended wine: Full-bodied red wine or robust rosé

Storage and Use

• After removing from vacuum packaging, let the cheese rest at room temperature for at least 20–30 minutes — the flavor will fully develop.
• Once opened, consume within 1–2 weeks.
• Wrap in parchment paper to keep the cheese moist and fresh.
• If mold appears after an extended period, carefully cut it off and clean the cheese.

Note on weight: Since the cheese is hand-cut, the actual weight of the piece may vary slightly. The tolerance for the actual weight is ±10%. The final price is calculated based on the actual weight of the piece.

Caring for your cheese — delivered with love 🧀

Cheese is our passion — and we treat it with the utmost care. To ensure it arrives in perfect condition, with full flavor and aroma, we deliver cheese exclusively on Mondays and Tuesdays. This guarantees that your cheese doesn't spend the weekend in transit and arrives fresh, chilled, and of the best quality. You can place your order anytime during the week — we'll take care of the rest and deliver it at the earliest possible date. Thank you for your understanding and for sharing our passion for authentic Sardinia.