In May 2025 Cinzia invited friends and family to a ceremony to celebrate her matriculation as an ONAF professional cheese taster.
ONAF, the Italian national organisation of cheese tasters, was founded to celebrate and protect quality in Italian cheesemaking, and to educate members in the skill of professional tasting.
The course took place over nine weeks in January and February, and Cinzia had the chance to taste tens of cheeses from all around Italy. The exam consisted of a practical tasting assessment and a written paper.
The matriculation ceremony was at the magnificent surrounding of Castello di Grinzane Cavour, a destination in the Barolo growing area with which many MTW customers will be familiar.
Congratulations Cinzia! Your next step is Master Cheese Taster.