N° 11 - Cheese - Christmas Box 2024

Cheese - Christmas Box 2024: a journey into the authentic flavours of Friulian Cheeses

Give the gift of Friuli Venezia Giulia in a unique taste experience! The Box F di Formaggio is designed for lovers of authentic cheeses, a complete immersion in the Friulian dairy tradition. Perfect for surprising those who love the taste of artisanal products, this Christmas box contains the best of our land's cheeses, from Montasio DOP to the prized Ubriaco Sot la Trape , with a sweet and refined touch of artisanal honey .

CHEESE contains:

1 x Montasio Mezzano - 300g Del Ben

The only DOP cheese of Friuli Venezia Giulia, it takes its name from Monte Montasio.
Naturally lactose-free cheese , it is highly appreciated for its versatility, it can be easily used on a cutting board or in the kitchen because it combines very easily.
In a clever mix of its seasonings, it is the main ingredient of FRICO, the regional Friulian dish.
In the middle seasoning period, which lasts from 4 to 10 months, its structure still remains elastic, the aromas are those of cooked milk, with notes of butter, the flavour is sweet, of medium intensity.

1 x Montasio Stravecchio - 600g - Latteria Ovaro

DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese typical of Friuli Venezia Giulia, but it is also produced in the provinces of Venice, Padua, Belluno and Treviso.
The flavour, from soft and delicate when fresh, gradually becomes more decisive and aromatic.
To be enjoyed with red, dry, young wine with fruity and floral aromas such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

1 x Frant - 250g - Del Ben

Typical of the Friulian tradition, the cheese is 'crushed' and mixed with cream and pepper.
The result is a soft and creamy cheese suitable for spreading on croutons or for obtaining excellent creaminess.
An evolution of flavors that starts with the sweetness of the cream, passing through the flavor of the cheese and ending with the spiciness of the pepper.

1 x Smoking - 400g - Del Ben

Smo King is a sweet smoked blue cheese . Del Ben Srl has selected the Gorgonzola dolce Sovrano from Caseificio Palzola, a company characterized by a modern structure that adopts the most advanced technologies in compliance with the great Novara dairy tradition. Gorgonzola is the Italian blue cheese par excellence.

1 x Drunk Sot la Trape - 300g - Latteria Ovaro

Friulian cheese aged in grape marc.
Ubriaco Sot la Trape is a semi-hard, compact cow's milk cheese with a full, aromatic flavour, blended with fragrant aromas and a vinous touch.
To be enjoyed with an important, consistent, characterful red wine such as Refosco or Cabernet Franc.

1 x Curi di Mont - 300g - Ovaro Dairy

This cheese is characterised by a very short maturation period.
It has a soft, slightly ovate paste, buttery and milky white in colour.
On the palate, Caciotta Cur di Mont is tasty, with light herbaceous notes typical of the mountain product , making it ideal as a garnish for salads, but also grilled with a slice of toasted yellow polenta.

3 x 40g Honey - Apicoltura Comaro

This cute package contains a small taste of Dandelion, Lime and Millefiori honey.
The best product to taste the goodness of honey!