Flavor:
It has a lightly crumbly consistency and a strong and sweet, nutty taste.
Story:
Prima Donna is aged – like fine wine – until it reaches the pinnacle of flavor. For this reason, Prima Donna cheese does not age for a set amount of time, but rather until it acquires a particular flavor profile. Throughout the aging period, there are four different varieties we have identified as the pinnacle flavor stages: fino, maturo and forte, each one offering a unique Italian taste sensation. The fourth variety leggero, contains only 20.5% fat content (30% of the cheese) and features a light, piquant flavor, making it the ideal cheese for health-conscious consumers.“Little white dots” occur in Prima Donna cheese throughout the aging process. They occur especially in the extra aged varieties maturo and forte. These little white dots are called “crystals”. Fine white crystals tend to collect especially in the holes of the cheese. That is why, when you slice Prima Donna, there can be visible white strips over that section of the cheese.
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Recommended Pairings:
Prima Donna Red has unmatched versatility. It can be easily cut for snacking, grated for soups and sliced for sandwiches. Prima Donna Red pairs well with fruit, beer and wine, served with crackers or breads.
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Label:
- Milk: Cow
- Texture: Crystalline
- Flavor: Butterscotch
- Rind: Not Edible
- Country: Holland
- Wine: Full/Med Reds