Caputo Brothers Creamery of Pennsylvania has created an award-winning ricotta salata, that rivals those made in Italy. Their cheese has won the distinction of 1st place for ” Traditional Regional Italian Cheese” with the Amercian Cheese Society! This pressed ricotta has been aged for at least 6 weeks. It has a noticeable moisture content, yet it is firm in texture. It’s salty with a hint of sweet. When grated coarsely atop pasta or shaved onto a salad,  ricotta salata vecchio adds a unique  flavor and texture to your dish.