Montasio | |
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Country of origin | Italy |
Source of milk | Cow's milk |
Texture | Creamy |
Fat content | 32% |
Aging time | Minimum of two months |
Certification | PDO, 1986 |
Montasio is a mountain cheese made from cow's milk produced in northeastern Italy in the regions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto.
It was awarded a (PDO) protected designation of origin in 1986.
It is typically aged for a minimum of two months, and some preparations are aged for a year or more. The rind is typically stamped with the date of its production.