Cheese Of The Month Collection

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Each month, Petrossian offers a collection of three of the world's finest gourmet cheeses. The selection changes at the end of the month, so make sure to check back often to see our latest trio.

May's Cheese of the Month Collection includes:

Provolone Valpadana

Provolone Valpadana is pasta filata (stretched curd) cheese, a type that was originally produced in southern Italy, now this one is produced in the north. Using pasteurized cow milk, the cheese is then aged several months to develop its characteristic tang. Think of a well-aged mozzarella. The texture is firm; the aroma is relatively mild, considering its sharp flavor. Provolone Valpadana received its name-protected DOP status in 1996, a good thing since this style of cheese has become quite rare in the southern region of its roots.

Royale

Royale is a traditional style of pressed sheep milk cheese from northwest Spain. The milk for this especially nutritious cheese comes from the Churra breed, a native of the region that is able to thrive throughout the extremes of the seasons. The high quality milk produces a cheese with a full-flavored nutty flavor that lingers luxuriously on the palate.

Baby Cacciota

Baby Cacciota is a pasteurized cow milk cheese from Dallas’ Mozzarella Cheese Company. The recipe is similar to that for Monterey Jack yet this cheese is less salty and sharp. Legendary owner Paula Lambert was inspired to craft a type of Caciotta on one of her many exploratory trips to Italy. The texture of Baby Cacciota is firm and the aroma and flavor of fresh buttery cow milk comes through. This cheese has tremendous pairing potential for a full range of wines and beers.

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