Description
Cow's milk cheese.
Technical
Montasio involves the emulsification of cow's milk, rennet, and salt through the use of heat and pressure.
Culinary Significance
Montasio is a traditional Friuli-Venezia Giulia cheese used as a table cheese or grated over pasta dishes.
Science
Primary Reaction
Coagulation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
nuttyearthymild
Compounds: butyric acid, caproic acid, caprylic acid, diacetyl, acetic acid
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Asiago with nutty notes
Coffee Analogy
Medium roast with caramelized milk undertones
Perfume Analogy
Warm dairy accord with toasted hazelnut