Caserta is a city located in the Campania plain, surrounded by fertile regions. Its economy relies mainly on agriculture, producing wheat, corn, potatoes, and buffalo and cattle farming. The area is renowned for its delicious mozzarella, made from buffalo milk, and other dairy products. Caserta’s cuisine also features legumes and flavorful vegetables like broccoli, eggplants, and peppers.
The city is historically significant, with a magnificent Royal Palace built in the 18th century by Charles III of Bourbon, taking inspiration from Versailles. The palace’s interiors boast luxurious apartments, a chapel, and an impressive court theater. The vast park includes stunning fountains, cascades, and the English Garden with rare plants.
Caserta’s rich history stretches back to ancient times, influenced by various rulers, including the Normans and the Bourbons.
BREED
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MEDITERRANEAN BUFFALO
Mediterranean buffalo, according to some sources, was introduced to Italy with the barbarian invasions; according to other historical accounts, it was the Norman kings around the year 1000 who spread the buffalo to southern Italy from Sicily. Certainly, the economic activity that revolved around buffalo breeding is attested by reports as early as 1300, when…
PRODUCT
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MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CAMPANA
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP is a fresh paste dairy product made from pure buffalo milk. Its external appearance is porcelain white, with a very thin rind of about one millimeter with a smooth surface, never slimy or flaky. The texture of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO is thin, slightly elastic in the first eight…
ANTICHE RAZZE 