Name: Bel Paese Cheese
Place of Purchase: HyVee Foods in Ames, Iowa
Country of Origin: Italy
Price in Iowa: $13.99/lb
Milk: Cow
Processing: A cooked, cow's milk cheese aged at least six months.
Texture: Semi-soft
Color: cream-yellow
Rind: Natural
Aroma: Sweet, buttery dairy
Taste: Creamy and buttery, with a mild, piquant aftertaste
Mouth feel: A solid, yielding paste somewhere between cream cheese and mozzarella.
Notes: This cheese is a nice, mild snacking cheese. It reminded me of a comte, but a bit softer. It is supposed to be spreadable, but my wedge was a bit too firm for that. The cheese itself has a delicate, mild dairy flavor with a bit of an aged edge in the background. The Italians eat this cheese with fruit, fruity wines, honey and nuts, even a bit of chocolate. It accentuates the acid and sweetness of the accompaniments, but alone does not offer much more than a buttery flavor. Still, the popularity of this cheese with Italians is reason enough to try it. Just be sure to some fruit or wine to the table.
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