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A FIERA DI U CASGIU
The cheese fair
Agricultural food, Craft, Cheese, Gastronomy, Identity, Wine-oenology
Presentation
The aim of this event, which is a member of the FFRRAAC (French Federation of Agricultural Fairs and Rural Routes in Corsica) is to support, promote and highlight the island?s pastoral life and rural cheese-making industry via the exhibition and sale of farm-produced cheeses and all other artisanal products made on the island.
Every year a regional competition of farm-produced Corsican cheese is held, involving the selection of a regional jury, training courses and tastings, as well as the awarding of prizes to cheese-makers whose products respect traditional production methods.
THE 5 TYPES OF CHEESES
All benefiting from a PGI, Bastelicacciu, Calenzana, Niulincu, Sartinesu, Venachese are represented at the fair.
AN ENCOUNTER
A citizen debate with the sectors around pastoralism and sustainable development.
A CONTEST
Organized every year for each category, announcements are made during or after the fair depending on production.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Tundera and cheese making throughout the fair.
