A half-fat hard cheese made from cow's milk in a flat, cylindrical form with an almost straight border. The rind is slightly brown in color. The cheese is golden-yellow in color and granulous with small to medium sized holes.
A half-fat hard cheese made from cow's milk in a flat, cylindrical form with an almost straight border. The rind is slightly brown in color. The cheese is golden-yellow in color and granulous with small to medium sized holes.
Price per Pound: $9.99
Weight: 17 to 25.5 pounds
Fat Content: Minimum of 34 percent
Production Period: Year-round
Ripening: 16 to 18 months
Taste: Delicate taste when fresh; spicy and savory when aged
Production Areas: In the regions of Vicenza, Trento, Padova, and Treviso
Use: Consumed as a table cheese for up to six months, then used for grating
