Asiago
Crumbly Italian variety
Asiago is a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy, situated on a high plateau in the Alps.
It is best known as the birthplace of the cheese that bears its name. (Lowercase asiago is the cheese.)
Flat highland area
- ItalyBoot-shaped European nation
- DolomitesAlpine range, northeastern Italy
- alpine meadowsHigh-elevation mountain grasslands
- VicenzaItalian city in Veneto
Trento · highlands · pastures · mountain · dairy farms · cooperative · creamery · tradition
aged
Advanced in years
rind · wheels · curd · Italian · alpine · cow's milk · artisan · pressed · granular · nutty
plateau
Flat highland area
- ItalyBoot-shaped European nation
- DolomitesAlpine range, northeastern Italy
- alpine meadowsHigh-elevation mountain grasslands
Vicenza · Trento · highlands · pastures · mountain · dairy farms · cooperative · creamery · tradition · heritage
risotto
Creamy Italian grain dish
topping · melted · shredded · fondue · gratin · crostini · antipasto · sauce · pizza · bruschetta
- cheeseAmerican, brie, cheddar, gouda, parmesan
- hard cheesesParmigiano-Reggiano, Romano, Manchego, aged cheddar, Beaufort
- VenetoVenice, Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Mira
- Isonzo Fronttrench warfare, mountain warfare, mountain troops, Diaz, Austria-Hungary
- VeniceGrand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, gondola, St. Mark's Basilica
- mountain cheesesEmmental, Beaufort, Raclette, Fontina, alpine cheese
AsiagoVelveeta
Smooth processed cheese product
spray cheese · Cheez Whiz · processed cheese · American cheese · cheese product
Asiagomascarpone
Soft Italian triple-cream cheese
Camembert · cream cheese · ricotta · cottage cheese · burrata