Monte Veronese DOP d’Allevo
The matured, or “d’allevo,” version of Monte Veronese DOP is the most traditional.
It is divided into two subcategories: Monte Veronese DOP di allevo mezzano and the stravecchio (extra-mature).
The limited mountain production area and the use of raw milk contribute to the particularly high quality standards of this cheese.
Characteristics
Region
Milk Origin
Appearance
hard straw-yellow paste, with fine or medium eyes
Taste
intense, dry, with spicy tones
Pairings
Full-bodied, aged red wines. Chestnut honey, spicy fruit mustard. Rye bread.
Technical specifications
| Milk | cow's milk, raw, skimmed milk |
|---|---|
| Processing | artisanal, mountain pasture |
| Cheese paste | cooked, pressed |
| Salting | brine |
| Seasoning | minimo 90 giorni (mezzano) minimo 2 anni (stravecchio) |
| Production | all year round, summer mountain pasture |
| Fat | 30% Mgss |
| Weight | 7-8 kg |
| Diameter | diameter 25-30 cm, h. 6-10 |
| Producers | cheesemakers belonging to the Monte Veronese Production and Protection Consortium |
| Whole Cheese Code | 2100002 (medium breed) – 2100010 (old breed) |
| Cutted Cheese Code | 2100007 (breeding) – 2100011 (old) |
