Known and appreciated both in Italy and abroad for its particular smooth structure and pleasant and particularly sweet taste. It is characterized by a medium-long maturation period of at least 60 days; the paste is opaque white, compact and slightly chalky . During the maturation period, the cheese undergoes a series of treatments with olive oil that give the crust its characteristic brown colour.

Caseificio Busti is an award-winner cheese producer located near Pisa, in the heart of Tuscany, and founded in 1955 by two shepherds from the Garfagnana mountains. Run by the second and third generation of the Busti family, the company is still producing high quality Tuscan cheeses respecting and following the ancient traditions of local cheesemakers.