From South Italy with Smoke: Why Scamorza Deserves a Place on Your Plate

Meet the Smoky Southern Star of Italian Cheese

If mozzarella is the bubbly, friendly one in the cheese family, Scamorza Affumicata is her cooler, smokier cousin — the one who’s been to Puglia, wears leather jackets, and knows how to cook a perfect pizza.

Born in Southern Italy, Scamorza is a semi-soft cow’s milk cheese with a smooth, elastic texture. When it’s smoked — affumicata — it becomes something entirely different: bold, rich, and irresistibly savoury. Not quite mozzarella, not quite provolone, but absolutely unforgettable.

A Cheese with History (and Flavour to Match)

Scamorza has roots in the pastoral traditions of Southern Italy, where dairy farmers would stretch curds by hand and hang the cheese to dry using string — which is why it often has a little “neck” where it’s been tied. Smoking the cheese was originally done to help preserve it longer, but the flavour became so beloved that now it’s done on purpose. Grazie, nonni.

At Affetto Italiano, we love it not just for its character but for its incredible versatility. Grilled, baked, or sliced onto hot bread, it always delivers.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with Scamorza Affumicata

It melts like a dream.
Add slices to a hot panini or pizza and watch them soften into smoky ribbons of joy.

It upgrades anything it touches.
Toss it into risotto, layer it in lasagne, or cube it into salads. Every dish suddenly feels restaurant-worthy.

It plays well with others.
Pair it with Truffle Salame, Speck, or Prosciutto Crudo from our collection — salty and smoky together? Yes, please.

It’s not just for Italians.
We know. We checked. The rest of the world is finally catching on — and we’re here for it.

Scamorza Deserves a Spot in Your Fridge

You don’t need a wood-fired oven or a Nonna supervising to make something special with Scamorza. Just bring the appetite. Whether you’re hosting friends, feeding family, or sneaking a slice straight from the fridge (no judgement), Scamorza Affumicata adds a little smoky magic to any moment.