BellaVitano Balsamic Cheese The Facts Country: USAMilk Type: Pasteurized CowAge: 10-12 months Tasting Notes: The BellaVitano Balsamic Cheese is the delicious result of the classic BellaVitano Gold cheese, bathed in Modena Balsamic Vinegar. This gives the cheese a wonderful sweet coating. Inspired by traditional Italian farmstead cheese, this particular variety features a rich dark rind and rich, creamy, nutty, and fruity tasting notes. You will notice flavours of a premium Parmesan at first taste, with hints of melted butter on the finish. Awards: 2017 WORLD CHEESE AWARDS - SILVER. 2017 INTERNATIONAL CHEESE AWARDS - BRONZE MEDAL. 2016 WORLD CHEESE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL. 2016 GLOBAL CHEESE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL. 2015 US CHAMPIONSHIP CHEESE CONTEST - SILVER MEDAL. 2014 WORLD CHEESE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL. 2013 WORLD CHEESE AWARDS - GOLD MEDAL. 2013 WORLD DAIRY EXPO - GRAND CHAMPION. 2013 WORLD DAIRY EXPO - FIRST PLACE. 2011 AMERICAN CHEESE SOCIETY - THIRD PLACE. 2010 AMERICAN CHEESE SOCIETY - FIRST PLACE. 2008 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR - THIRD PLACE. 2008 WORLD CHEESE AWARDS - GOLD MEDAL. Pair with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
