About us
The story of Caseificio Mambelli is the story of three generations of cheesemakers—a family devoted with passion and skill to the art of cheese-making. Founded in 1972 and renowned for its Ricotta di Romagna (made from milk, not whey), the dairy immediately expressed its “vocation for genuineness”: the exclusive use of natural ingredients, milk from carefully selected farms, artisanal processing methods and care, and absolutely no preservatives or additives.
Today, more than fifty years later, Caseificio Mambelli produces a wider range of high-quality cheeses (Squacquerone di Romagna DOP, Casatella di Romagna, Ghiottella and Ricotta di Romagna, Straccone, Stracchino al Sale Marino, Mascarpone Artigianale Fresco, Ravigiolo among the fresh cheeses, and Caciotta di Nonna Elsa among the short-aged ones). Constant innovation and research have led to the creation of new product lines, including the innovative Squacquerone Spreadable Cream, lactose-free cheeses, and cheeses made with vegetable rennet.
From the very beginning, Caseificio Mambelli has managed to preserve its philosophy and artisanal vocation while integrating modern technological solutions. At Mambelli, you’ll find “the future as it used to be”, a balance between tradition and innovation that continues under the guidance of the second and third generation of the family’s cheesemakers. A visit to the dairy is enough to experience the genuine passion of those who pour love and dedication into their work, offering consumers much more than just a cheese… but a Mambelli cheese.
OUR STORY
The story of the dairy begins in a small farmhouse in the countryside of Bertinoro. It was here that Grandma Elsa produced ricotta from the milk of her own cows. In front of the fireplace, her expert hands would lift from the copper pot a special ricotta enriched with thermal spring water: Ricotta di Romagna Mambelli.
The ricotta’s unique flavor and the growing supply of milk allowed her to sell her product beyond her home. Grandma Elsa, in fact, would load her precious ricotta onto her bicycle and head to the market in Cesena. Later, her son Domenico carried on the tradition, delivering the family’s “treasure” to market on his Mondial motorbike, spreading the fame of Mambelli Ricotta. Domenico and Idiana, parents of Raffaella and Federica, inherited all the secrets of ricotta production and expanded distribution to neighboring towns.
Thus, in 1972, Caseificio Mambelli was born, a story of hard work, passion, and devotion to true values reflected in traditional cheeses. In 1995, the dairy began producing two great Romagna classics: Squacquerone and Casatella. Today, Caseificio Mambelli continues to craft specialty cheeses that all share the same authenticity as Grandma Elsa’s first ricotta.
INGREDIENTS SOURCED JUST A FEW KILOMETERS AWAY
Nature is the first secret of Mambelli cheeses. The milk used comes exclusively from selected local dairy farms. In the making of the ricotta, this wholesome, flavorful milk is combined with precious thermal spring water, rich in mineral salts and renowned since ancient Roman times for its properties. It is precisely this unique water that gives Mambelli Ricotta its special, rich, and natural flavor. Every Mambelli cheese embodies the gifts of nature, a passion for taste, and the charm of tradition, bringing consumers the true, genuine freshness of our cheeses.
WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION
Ongoing evolution and research have led to new product lines, including the innovative Squacquerone Spreadable Cream, lactose-free cheeses, and cheeses made with vegetable rennet. Caseificio Mambelli has always managed to maintain its artisanal philosophy while embracing modern technological solutions.
WHEN TO ENJOY OUR CHEESES
Consuming fresh cheeses promptly is essential to preserve their full quality.
Mambelli cheeses aim to deliver true goodness and natural freshness; for this reason, they should be enjoyed within the time indicated on our packaging. Don’t be surprised if their “shelf life” is short,only in this way can they be savored at the peak of their flavor. It’s delightful to discover that on your table, goodness and freshness are not just advertising promises but a true tribute to nature.