Italian Cheese with Italian Wine Tasting
February 21, 2009
Asiago Pressato
VenetoProduced in the Po Valley near Treviso, Asiago Pressato is a milder, sweeter Asiago with a springy, pale interior. It is classified as an Italian DOC (Denominiazione di Origine Controllata) cheese, meaning that it is protected by governmental standards regarding the cheese's origin and techniques.
Made from pasteurized whole milk and aged for 20 to 40 days, this young cheese has a full, creamy flavor. We suggest enjoying Pressato with crusty Italian bread and a glass of Pinot Grigio!
Piave Vecchio
VenetoCreated in 1960 by expert dairy master-producers at Lattebusche in Veneto, Italy, this magnificent cheese is well-known and highly appreciated all over the world. Piave Vecchio (meaning Aged) enhances the already sweet, rich flavor of young Piave through the process of maturing. It has the texture of a young Parmigiano-Reggiano, not crystalline yet nor dry enough for grating, but heading in that direction.
It has the toasted walnut character of Gruyere and the caramel-like sweetness of an aged Gouda. Produced entirely from milk from the mountainous part of Veneto, this cheese, served as a table cheese or shredded over polenta, is an ideal choice for anyone who enjoys healthy, all-natural, traditional Northern Italian food.
Incredible cheese to be enjoyed any time of the meal — beforehand with olives, proscuitto & olive oil; afterwards with honey or fine balsamic. Awesome shaved on pasta too!
