Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Cheese of the week: Bra Tenero DOP

Name: Bra Tenero DOP

Brand: none listed

Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Organic Co-op in Ames, Iowa

Country/Region of Origin: Italy

Price in Iowa: $12.75/lb.

Milk
: cow's milk from Piedmont near Alba

Processing
: milk is warmed, rennet is added, curd is broken and pressed several times.

Texture
: semi-firm

Color
: straw-colored

Rind
: natural

Aroma
: clean dairy

Taste
: piquant, earthy, warm, woody, slightly salty

Mouth feel
: firm and warm
 
Notes: This is another rare cheese.  You usually can't get Bra cheese outside of the Piedmont, but my local Organic Co-op has been upping the ante when it comes to unique and artisan cheeses.  Bra Tenero is a mild form of this regional cheese, but it is very tasty.Bra Tenero by Artisanal Premium Cheese

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