Asiago DOP Stagionato

Description

Aged Asiago cheese is a genuine gastronomic treasure from the Alpine foothills of northern Italy, the regions of Veneto and Trentino The DOP quality mark (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) on the pack strictly guarantees that this cheese is produced in accordance with centuries-old traditions and with controlled origin of every litre of milk Texture: dense, compact, of an amber-straw colour. As it ages it acquires a noble graininess and a light brittleness while keeping a pleasant butteriness Aroma: an intense and many-sided bouquet in which you can sense notes of sun-warmed meadow herbs, roasted nuts and a light shade of baked milk Taste: rich, piquant and full-bodied. The initial delicate sweetness gives way to deep salty-nutty nuances with a piquant, slightly sharp finish you want to savour. Perfect for Sandwiches As part of a refined platter: ripe figs, walnuts, almonds and a drop of runny floral or chestnut honey will underline its piquancy In cooking: the cheese is magnificently complemented by crunchy Italian flatbreads (crackers) or ciabatta. It is also perfect grated over premium pasta, risotto or for baking Wine pairing: an impeccable match for it will be full-bodied, structured red wines (such as Barolo, Chianti Classico or Amarone), and also a dense dark ale Pack 180 g