A cylinder of firm cheese made with cow's milk, similar to Gruyère and with a flavour like Tilsit. It has a supple white to pale straw-yellow paste with small holes and is made in Ticino. It is made with whole or semi-skimmed milk. The curds are cooked and pressed and it mabe be found found in the following dimensions: 40-50 cm (16-20") diameter x 8-12 cmcm (3-5") deep, weighing 15-35 kg (32-74 lb). Affinage is usually three to four months.
