Sartori
pronounced "bella-vit-tahno"
| Garlic & Herb BellaVitano® is an artisanal, hard cow's milk cheese from Sartori in Plymouth, Wisconsin, aged 10-12 months. It blends creamy Cheddar and savory Parmesan qualities, featuring an edible, hand-rubbed rind of garlic, lemon zest, Aleppo chili, parsley, and lavender. Made from pasteurized, rBST-free milk using microbial rennet, it has a firm yet creamy texture with calcium lactate crystals providing crunch. Awarded First Place at the 2024 American Cheese Society, it pairs well with Pinot Noir and dark ales. Known as "pizza cheese," it melts well and is produced by Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers. | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Hard but Creamy |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Fruity, Savory, Sweet, Herbaceous |
| Wine Pairings | Pinot Noir, Chianti, Chardonnay, Red Zinfandel, Merlot |
| Beer Pairings: | Dark Malty Ale, Wheat Beer, Pale Ale, IPA |
| Food Pairings: | Dried Salami, French Bread, Crusty Artisan Bread, Prosciutto, Dried Fruit, Nuts, Pasta dishes, Grated over salads, Compound butters |
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