Description
Piave DOP Mezzano is a Venetian cheese named after the river that flows through the valley, the Piave. Piave DOP Mezzano is made from cow's milk, sourced exclusively from the Belluno area. The cheese has an ivory white paste and a typical hard rind, marked with the brand. The aging of Piave DOP Mezzano ranges from 61 to 180 days. It is an excellent cheese to be enjoyed on its own, with high nutritional value and easy digestibility. Piave DOP Mezzano is a hard cheese with a compact cooked paste without holes; the flavor is strong and pleasant; the aroma is reminiscent of milk but also yogurt; on the palate, it is a cheese with high solubility. Pasteurized cow's milk Aging 61-180 days Smooth, regular, thin rind Light straw-colored paste No holes Full and strong flavor Cylindrical shape, straight edge, "Piave" brand imprinted on the edge Dimensions diameter 29/33 cm, height 8 cm. The cheese boasts the DOP designation. CERTIFIED BY A CONTROL BODY AUTHORIZED BY MIPAAF Pairings: Piave Mezzano is excellent on its own or used in risotto. Recommended pairing Ripasso della Valpolicella DOC Storage: Store in the refrigerator, cover the cut part with a cloth. Processing: The milk obtained from the evening milking of cows is skimmed and added to the milk of the following morning with calf rennet. The curd is broken at a temperature of about 45 °C. The paste is subjectively placed in molds; followed by a soft pressing, branding, and aging. Aging: 23