Fresh Montasio Dop cheese PN208 - Del Ben

Montasio DOP Fresco , produced by Latteria d'Aviano , is a distinctive cheese of Friuli Venezia Giulia . This DOP cheese, with a delicate flavor and elastic consistency, is the result of a centuries-old dairy tradition that dates back to the Benedictine monks of the 13th century. Latteria d'Aviano, located in a region rich in history and tradition, is committed to keeping this heritage alive through artisanal production methods.

Montasio Fresco, aged for at least 60 days, has a compact, straw-yellow paste and a smooth, regular rind. Its delicate flavor makes it perfect both on a cheese platter and as the main ingredient of the traditional Friulian frico . Naturally lactose-free, this cheese is versatile and easily combined in the kitchen.

The milk used for the production of Montasio comes exclusively from local farms, guaranteeing a high quality and genuine product. The care and passion of the producers of Latteria d'Aviano are reflected in every form of this cheese, making it an authentic ambassador of the flavors of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Organoleptic characteristics
Odour: Cooked lactic
Color: Straw yellow, variable according to maturation
Taste: Delicate in the fresh one, tasty in the more mature one
External Appearance: Crust present, smooth, regular and inedible
Internal Appearance: Compact structure with possible presence of irregular holes
Consistency: Hard and elastic depending on the seasoning