Alta Mangiuria: authentic flavors, artisanal excellence from the heart of the Matese National Park
Nestled in the picturesque Matese National Park, the Alta Mangiuria dairy represents artisanal excellence in the Italian dairy scene. Born from the passion of Michele Mastrangelo and Marina Monte, the dairy combines craftsmanship and rigorous selection of raw materials, offering signature cheeses that embody the authentic flavors of an unspoiled land. Michele Mastrangelo, a native of Valdobbiadene, was born on February the 28 in 1982, to parents from Alife who moved to the Veneto region to work in Prosecco production.
The lure of the homeland brought the family back to Alife, where Michele completed his studies at the Agricultural Institute of Piedimonte Matese. The beginning of his career in the Alta Mangiuria dairy represents artisanal excellence in the Italian dairy scene. Born from the passion of Michele Mastrangelo and Marina Monte, the dairy combines craftsmanship and rigorous selection of raw materials, offering signature cheeses that embody the authentic flavors of an unspoiled land.
Michele Mastrangelo, a native of Valdobbiadene, was born on February the 28 in 1982, to parents from Alife who moved to the Veneto region to work in Prosecco production. The lure of the homeland brought the family back to Alife, where Michele completed his studies at the Agricultural Institute of Piedimonte Matese. The beginning of his career in the dairy industry came with door-to-door sales of Buffalo Mozzarella in Veneto and Trentino, an experience that allowed him to get to know different realities and develop a growing passion for cheese. In 2010, Michele decided to open his own dairy, passionately dedicating himself to the production of high-quality cheeses.
With the support of his mother Adriana, who oversees production and aging, Michele has refined his art over time, turning Alta Mangiuria into a reference point for artisanal cheese enthusiasts. The commitment to quality and environmental sustainability is reflected in the meticulous selection of raw materials, which gives the products a genuine and authentic taste. The meeting with Marina Monte in 2011 marked a pivotal moment in the history of Alta Mangiuria. Marina, with her passion for creativity and communication, has contributed significantly to the promotion and growth of the dairy.
Participating in national and international events, she has taken Alta Mangiuria’s name beyond regional borders, making the quality and tradition of their products known to an ever wider audience. The synergy between Michele and Marina, based on shared values and goals, has allowed Alta Mangiuria to grow and prosper. Each cheese produced tells a story of dedication, patience and love for their work, values that the two founders share on a daily basis. Attention to detail and craftsmanship are evident at every stage of the production process, from aging to sale, guaranteeing products of excellence.
Alta Mangiuria presents itself not only as a cheese producer, but as a guardian of the dairy tradition of the Matese National Park. With each bite, consumers can appreciate the authentic flavors of a rich territory, made possible by a careful processing that respects tradition. Attention to the land and the art of cheese making are evident in every product of Alta Mangiuria, which is distinguished by its artisanal quality.
