Montasio
Appearance
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Country of origin | Italy |
Source of milk | Cow's milk |
Texture | Creamy |
Fat content | 32% |
Aging time | Minimum of two months |
Certification | PDO, 1986 |
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Montasio is a mountain cheese made from cow's milk produced in northeastern Italy[1] in the regions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto.
It was awarded a protected designation of origin (PDO) in 1986.
Characteristics
- Made from cow's milk[1]
- Country of origin: Italy[2]
- Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto
- Alternative spellings: Montasio Fresco
- Type: semi-hard. Versions aged longer develop a harder texture.[2]
- Fat content: 32%
- Texture: creamy and open
- Rind: natural[2]
- Color: pale yellow to gold, depending on age[2]
Aging
It is typically aged for a minimum of two months, and some preparations are aged for a year or more.[2] The rind is typically stamped with the date of its production.[2]