Dairy · Food pairing guide
What goes with Montasio?
Montasio mezzano is a firm cow milk cheese with enough moisture to slice cleanly and enough maturity to grate into warm dishes. Its pale paste carries savoury milk, restrained sweetness and a rounded nutty finish. The rind is firmer and more assertive than the centre, so removing it gives smoother fillings and more even melting.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Montasio?
Potato, rice and soft bread give Montasio room to spread its savoury flavour without competing with it. Pear and gently cooked alliums bring sweetness, while bitter leaves keep melted preparations lively. Match the thickness of the cheese to the partner: fine shavings suit delicate vegetables, and more substantial pieces suit starches or carefully portioned roasted meat.
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