Caseificio Fratelli Derosa

Caseificio Artigianale Fratelli Derosa was founded in the Alta Murgia area, in Gravina di Puglia (Italy), where since 1960 it has been producing artisanal dairy products using high-quality local milk. Deeply rooted in the territory, the dairy is particularly renowned for the production of Pallone di Gravina, a traditional raw-milk cheese whose spherical form and ageing process reflect the environmental and cultural specificities of the area.

Within the Creative Living Lab HABITAT, the Caseificio Fratelli Derosa played a central role by opening its production spaces and knowledge to the artistic research process. By sharing artisanal practices, ageing environments and production narratives, the dairy enabled a direct engagement with cheese as a living organism shaped by microclimate, time and human expertise. This contribution was essential in grounding the lab’s artistic exploration in authentic material processes, fostering dialogue between craftsmanship, contemporary art and sustainable cultural tourism.