One of the most famous local cheeses, takes its name from the historic Piave river which flows through these valleys.
One of the most famous local cheeses, takes its name from the historic Piave river which flows through these valleys.
Piave cheese encloses and intense and full-bodied flavor that grows with the process of curing, preserving a particular taste that makes this cheese something unique.
The milk used for this cheese comes from the cowsheds of Belluno. This kind of cheese has four different ages: fresh, medium, old and gold.
The Piave cheese is a symbol of the poor cuisine of the mountains and nowadays it is consumed both as a table cheese and as an ingredient for typical receipes.
Serving suggestions:
The Piave cheese goes very well with Polenta, both the seasoned, as the Old and the Gold, both the fresh type, which is fried and accompanied by sauerkrauts. ( Polenta is a dish made from maize flour, which is cooked in salted water. It accompanies many dishes and it is served with various dressings).
Certifications:
D.O.P. (protected denomination of origin) and P.A.T. (Traditional Agricultural Product) Web site: www.formaggiopiave.it
Info:
Consorzio Formaggio Piave
Web site: www.formaggiopiave.it