Black Pepper BellaVitano
Product Description:
Created for the most discerning cheese enthusiast, this creamy Cheddar-style cheese has a unique Parmesan taste – coated in cracked black peppercorns.
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Pairings
by Laura Werlin, one of the country’s foremost authorities on cheese and author of 4 cheese books, including Cheese Essentials
Just the right amount of pepper creates a zesty, but not overpowering spice flavor in this savory and slightly tangy cheese.
Food
Shavings of this peppery cheese create the perfect topping for a crostini with chopped tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
For a sweet-spicy surprise, pair the savory cheese with candied ginger and semisweet chocolate.
Beverages
Beer:
- Fischer Amber Ale (Alsace) – This beer is very balanced between its hops and malt flavors. The spicy cheese is soothed by the beer’s smoothness to create a very pleasant contrasting pairing.
- Chimay® Red Label – This beer is definitely not shy, but the peppery quality in the cheese makes the combination hearty and compelling
Wine:
- Chardonnay – Because of the big fruit flavors in the wine and the textural similarities between the cheese and the wine, a full-bodied Chardonnay makes a surprisingly good companion to the peppercorn-studded cheese.
- Rosé – The combination of the dry fruity wine with the spicy, fruity cheese is an absolute slam-dunk. Wonderful!
- Tawny Port – The sweet yet peppery characteristics of this dessert wine harmonize with the peppery flavors in the cheese to create a sweet, spicy, savory, and overall delicious pairing.
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Awards
World Cheese Awards (Dublin)
Silver 2008
World Championship Cheese Contest
Silver 2008
Nutrition
Serving Size 1 oz, Calories 120, Total Fat 10g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 165mg, Total Carb 0g, Protein 7g
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, Cheese cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Coarse black pepper. Contains: milk.
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