Casa Madaio, a creamery in the Cilento area near Naples, produces the mozzarella and burrata that the region is known for, but also some unique and exquisite cheeses from water buffalo milk.
Barilotto doesn't offer a lot of aroma, but its moist, tender texture and lush creaminess create a distinctive signature.
Look for it at the Pasta Shop (Oakland and Berkeley), Oliver's Markets in Santa Rosa, El Cerrito Naturals Annex and Oxbow Cheese Merchant in Napa.
What an adventure: 11-plus years, hundreds of cheeses, so many delightful notes from readers and so much learned.
