Almonds adds toasted richness and gentle bitterness that make cheese, asiago's character taste rounder and more substantial.
cheese, asiago
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A semi-firm to hard Italian cow's milk cheese from the Asiago plateau in the Veneto — young Asiago (Asiago Pressato) is mild and springy; aged Asiago (d'allevo…
7 pairings
Editorial
Flavor profile
Asiago has a protected designation of origin (DOP) and comes in two significantly different styles. Asiago Pressato (young, 1–2 months) is a mild, semi-soft table cheese with a milky, buttery flavor compatible with fresh fruit and light wines. Asiago d'allevo (aged 4–24+ months) develops progressively sharper, more complex flavors as its fat converts to short-chain fatty acids and its protein crystallizes — at its oldest (stravecchio), it approaches the intensity of well-aged Parmigiano. In cooking, aged Asiago grates well and melts into polenta, risotto, and pasta with a slightly sharper character than Parmigiano but less expense. It pairs well with honey, walnuts, and crisp apple in antipasto boards, and with the northern Italian tradition of polenta con formaggio, where the corn's sweetness and the cheese's nuttiness create a deeply satisfying combination.
Pairings
Flavor relationships
Pairs well with
almonds
bacon
figs
grapes
pasta
potatoes
salads
almonds
Almonds adds toasted richness and gentle bitterness that make cheese, asiago's character taste rounder and more substantial.
bacon
Bacon reinforces the savory side of cheese, asiago's character, building a deeper and more satisfying base.
figs
Figs brings fruit sweetness and acidity that lift cheese, asiago's character and keep the pairing lively.
grapes
Grapes brings fruit sweetness and acidity that lift cheese, asiago's character and keep the pairing lively.
pasta
Pasta gives cheese, asiago's character a sturdy, comforting base that absorbs flavor and makes the pairing feel complete.
potatoes
Potatoes gives cheese, asiago's character a sturdy, comforting base that absorbs flavor and makes the pairing feel complete.
salads
Salads adds vegetal sweetness or earthiness that gives cheese, asiago's character more structure and balance.
Bacon reinforces the savory side of cheese, asiago's character, building a deeper and more satisfying base.
figs
Figs brings fruit sweetness and acidity that lift cheese, asiago's character and keep the pairing lively.
Grapes brings fruit sweetness and acidity that lift cheese, asiago's character and keep the pairing lively.
Pasta gives cheese, asiago's character a sturdy, comforting base that absorbs flavor and makes the pairing feel complete.
Potatoes gives cheese, asiago's character a sturdy, comforting base that absorbs flavor and makes the pairing feel complete.
salads
Salads adds vegetal sweetness or earthiness that gives cheese, asiago's character more structure and balance.