Piave Mezzano

Piave Mezzano is pasteurized cow's milk cheese named after a river by the same name. It is DOP protected, and the only authentic Piave Fresco is produced in the Dolomites area of Belluno province of Veneto. Piave Mezzano (blue label) is aged for 61 to 180 days. The aroma of yoghurt and milk is evocative with a delicate, pleasant flavour. The soft paste of the cheese is ivory white in colour while the rind is soft and light. Other varieties of Piave are: Piave Fresco (aged for 20 to 60 days - blue label)Piave Vecchio (aged for more than 6 months - blue label)Piave Vecchio Selezione Oro (aged for more than 1 year - red label)Piave Vecchio Riserva (aged for more than 18 months - black label)