"Giovacco" Soft cheese - Latteria Di Aviano

Giovacco - An artisanal cheese from Friuli Venezia Giulia

Giovacco is a sweet, savory and slightly acidic soft cheese, with a thin rind slightly flowery thanks to penicillium candidum. The original recipe is from the cheesemaker Gioacchino, from whom it takes its name: Gio- like Gioacchino and -Vacco because it is made with cow's milk. This cheese, exceptional on a tasting platter, is also perfect for gastronomic preparations thanks to its strong and complex flavour.

Product Features

Giovacco stands out for its cooked lactic odor and pale straw yellow colour. Its paste is soft and creamy, with a thin, slightly flowery crust. On the palate, it offers a medium sweet flavor, low acidity and a light salty flavor.

Origin and Producer

Artisanally produced in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Giovacco reflects the passion and dedication of local producers. Each piece is made with Italian cow's milk, guaranteeing a very high quality product.

Consumer Experience

Giovacco enriches every meal with its unique taste. Perfect on a cheese platter or in gastronomic preparations, it pairs beautifully with Friulian white wines and jams.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
ODOUR: Cooked lactic
COLOR: Pale straw yellow
TASTE: Medium sweet, medium low acid, medium salty, no bitterness
EXTERNAL APPEARANCE: Crust present
INTERNAL APPEARANCE: Compact structure with possible presence of irregular holes
CONSISTENCY: Soft, creamy