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Buffalo mozzarella from the Campania plains is a hand-pulled fresh cheese made from whole buffalo milk, with a thin white skin, milky interior and pleasantly sour finish; best eaten within 24 hours at room temperature.
Buffalo mozzarella in Campania is documented from the 12th century, when Cistercian monks near Capua raised water buffalo; the cheese received DOP status in 1996. The heartland is the plains between Caserta, Salerno and Paestum, and the direct-sale farms in Paestum (Tenuta Vannulo, Barlotti) allow visitors to buy and eat the cheese within an hour of it leaving the vat.
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Pignasecca in Naples' Montesanto district is the city's oldest street market (operating since the 17th century), a chaotic grid of fish stalls.
TipArrive by 09:30 for the best fish selection. The friggitorie on the south side sell cuoppo di mare (mixed seafood in a paper cone) from midday.
Porta Nolana fish market in Naples has sold fresh catch from the Bay of Naples since the 15th century, the city's principal wholesale and retail seafood.
TipClosed Monday. Buy anchovies and clams for same-day cooking; the stalls restock at dawn and wind down by 13:00.
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP makes more sense with someone from Naples explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Discover the secrets of winemaking in the Campania region on a guided tour from Naples. Enjoy a wine tasting and a delicious Mediterranean lunch in the heart of the vineyards.
2h 30m
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon tasting authentic cheeses in a Naples cheese factory. From flavorful mozzarella di bufala to regional varieties, each bite reveals Nap...
Day trip · 1 hour
A guided visit to a traditional mozzarella cheese factory with buffalo farm, orchard, and a tasting of one fresh bocconcino. Optional taxi service available.
