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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Montasio is a pasture-terraced mountain located to the northeast of Venice in the Friuli-Venezia region of Italy. The cheese Montasio was originally made by the monks who occupied the monastery that owned those pastures in the thirteenth century. Today, the cheese is a DOC cheese, which means its properties and production are protected by law. Montasio can now be made legally in all of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and parts of Veneto. Made in large wheels, the flavor of this cheese is nutty, and slightly fruity. Since the mountain milk from which Montasio is made is high in butterfat, the cheese has a richer flavor with hints of butterscotch.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 14 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Montasio

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(4), Flavorful(6)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(4), Melted(3), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Frequent diner(3)

Quality Product

By Bill from Edison, NJ on 2/21/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

This was great in several recipes I had that called for Montasio and it was great as a crisp. Montasio wasn't available in any of my local stores so kudos to igourmet.com for having it.

Fresher the better

By the big cheese from Oxford, Pa on 9/12/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Comments about Montasio:

This cheese is best when it is 3 to 4 mths old. The older the sharper, but I enjoy it fresher for after dinner, sandwiches and with polenta

ok, but not outstanding

By Foodie girl from Morrisville, NC on 8/17/2008

Pros:

Firm, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

This cheese was a lot harder than I thought it would be. It reminded me of a cheddar. From the description, I was expecting a richer tasting cheese, not one that seemed like a cheddar. The outer edge of the cheese was very hard and it got somewhat softer as you worked your way in. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad tasting, just not what I was expecting.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

absolutely amazing....

By chefdujardin

from socal on 2/29/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, outstanding with red wine

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

If you have ever been to Venice and miss it, or if you want to experience Venezia without going...enjoy some Montasio! One of my very favorites...

Perfection

By Mary

from Pittsburgh, PA on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

I used this after dinner sliced and served with a Braeburn Apple, and again with a delicious pear from Harry and David.. Perfection .. By the way this cheese came to my attention while reading a Donna Leon novel about Venice and Inspector Brunetti

Good but not great

By Mike

from Boulder, CO on 10/29/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

Nice cheese, but nothing outstanding. My son liked it more than I did.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

A taste of home

By G. from Thousand Oaks, CA on 9/28/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

I come from this region of Italy and this cheese reminds my of Home! I like to eat it melted on a "frico e patate" or like at my parents home before dinner with a piece of bread and a glass of wine.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Fabulous cheese

By Michelle from San Diego, CA on 4/21/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

I lived in this region of Italy for 3 years. The cheese is great on its own, in a salad or as the locals use it in Frico- fried cheese with potatoes and onions.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

very tasty

By jm from sw,co on 2/25/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Montasio:

a harder cheese then i had anticipated-delicious

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