CASEARIA AWARD
Recognising the excellence of Italian cheese
Recognising the excellence of Italian cheese
With the Casearia Awards, we celebrate the work of producers and give visibility to cheeses that truly express quality, identity and innovation.
The Award
The Award
The Casearia Award were created as part of the Casearia fair with a clear goal: to highlight the best of Italian cheese.
Through the award, we give space to products and producers that stand out for quality, character and their ability to interpret cheese in an authentic and contemporary way.
Cheeses made from cow, buffalo, sheep, goat or mixed milk can take part, including aged and processed products.
The award is held with the support of ONAF – the Italian National Organisation of Cheese Tasters.
The Jury
The Jury
Entries are evaluated through blind tasting by a jury of industry professionals.
ONAF-certified tasters contribute to a careful, balanced and impartial evaluation.
The criteria include sensory quality, production technique, connection to the territory, innovation and presentation.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Over the years, the Casearia Award have recognised products and producers that stand out for their quality and identity.
How to Compete
How to Compete
The Casearia Award are open to producers both exhibiting at the fair and beyond.
Taking part is simple and gives your products the opportunity to be seen and appreciated by the right audience.
You can apply online by completing the dedicated form.
If you have multiple products, you can submit each one individually.
Want to showcase your products at the fair too?
Want to showcase your products at the fair too?
Casearia is where your work meets the right audience — from visitors to industry professionals.