CASEIFICIO SOCIALE VAL DI FASSA

In Val di Fassa, cheese is part of a story deeply rooted in mountain life, the work of local farmers and the rhythm of the seasons. It is a story carried on by the Caseificio Sociale Val di Fassa since 1963. Today, around 30 local farmers are part of the dairy, preserving a heritage built on mountain pastures, livestock and knowledge passed down through generations.

Every day, the dairy collects and processes exclusively milk from farms in Val di Fassa, using traditional and artisanal methods. In the hands of the cheesemakers, milk becomes cheese with just a few simple ingredients: milk, rennet and homemade lactic cultures. A process that requires experience, care and respect for a raw material that carries the character of the valley within it.

One of the stars of the dairy's production is Cuor di Fassa, also known as Cher de Fascia, one of its most iconic cheeses. A washed-rind cheese, made exclusively with raw mountain milk, it develops intense aromas and a distinctive flavour during ageing. Deeply rooted in the cheesemaking traditions of Val di Fassa, it is also available in a special Mountain Pasture version, made with milk from the Alpine summer pastures and recognised as a Slow Food Presidium.

Alongside Cuor di Fassa, the dairy produces other specialities that showcase the variety of local cheesemaking, from fresh and aged cheeses to yogurt and other dairy products. A heritage that evolves with the seasons and always begins with the milk of the valley.

The quality of its products and their strong connection to the territory are also recognised by the “Qualità Trentino” quality mark, awarded to Caseificio Sociale Val di Fassa. This recognition highlights the quality of Trentino's food products and their ties to the local territory, adding to the care and passion with which the dairy transforms the valley's milk every day.

But visiting Caseificio Sociale Val di Fassa also means entering a place where cheese is not only made, but also told through stories. At the main dairy in Pera di Fassa, conveniently located along the main road, visitors can discover 'L Malghier, a small museum dedicated to cheesemaking and an off-site location of the Ladin Museum of Fassa. Here, the history of Fassa's cheese comes to life through tools, stories and testimonies of an ancient craft, revealing the origins of the local cheesemaking tradition.

For those wishing to take a taste of the valley home, the dairy shop also offers a selection of local and Trentino food and wine specialities, also available through its online shop.

There is another place worth stopping at: the historic shop in Campitello di Fassa, where visitors can not only purchase the dairy's products but also enjoy a delicious break, perhaps with a yogurt-based snack.

From the farmers' milk to the cheesemakers' craft, from Ladin heritage to the table: Caseificio Sociale Val di Fassa is a place where flavour becomes a way to discover and experience the valley.