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Piave Cheese

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Piave Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (Animal product)
  • Primary Cuisine Italian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Piave Cheese ?

A hard, unpasteurized cow's milk cheese from Veneto, Italy, with a sweet, nutty flavor that intensifies with age, resembling Parmesan but sweeter.

"The Alpine Gem: Sweet Heart of Italian Hard Cheese"

Quel goût a le/la/l'Piave Cheese ?

Sweet, nutty, fruity, milky (young); more intense, buttery, granular (aged)

Taste
Sweet, Nutty, Fruity, Umami (aged)
Texture
Firm, Grainy, Crumbly (aged), Smooth
Aroma
Buttery, Nutty, Milky
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Aging Stages

Fresco (20-60 days), Mezzano (61-180 days), Vecchio (181-365 days), Vecchio Selezione Oro (over 1 year), Vecchio Riserva (over 18 months)

Milk Source

100% pasteurized cow's milk from Piave river valley

Usage

Grating over pasta, cheese boards, salads, risottos

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories390 kcal
Total Fat28g
Saturated Fat18g
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol80mg
Protein33g
Total Carbohydrate1g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium1100mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium100mg

Le secret du chef

When grating Piave, use a microplane for fine shavings that melt beautifully into hot dishes or provide delicate garnish.

Substituts & Proportions pour Piave Cheese

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Piave Cheese est Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Closest in texture and sharp, salty, nutty flavor, though Piave is often sweeter.

Substituts pour Piave Cheese avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano) Meilleur 1:1 Closest in texture and sharp, salty, nutty flavor, though Piave is often sweeter.
Grana Padano 1:1 Similar hard, aged Italian cheese, slightly milder and less complex than Piave.
Gruyère 1:1 Offers a nutty, slightly sweet flavor with good melting properties, but softer.
Asiago (aged) 1:1 Provides a firm texture and nutty, sharp taste, though often saltier.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Piave Cheese

  1. Look for wheels marked "Piave Vecchio" for a more intense flavor.
  2. Store wrapped in parchment paper.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Piave Cheese ?

  • Risotto
  • pasta dishes
  • cheese boards
  • salads
  • red wine
  • honey
  • fresh fruit.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Piave Cheese ?

Sweet, nutty, fruity, milky (young); more intense, buttery, granular (aged) Buttery|Nutty|Milky

Quel est un bon substitut pour Piave Cheese ?

Le meilleur substitut est Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano) (1:1). Closest in texture and sharp, salty, nutty flavor, though Piave is often sweeter.

Comment choisir et conserver le Piave Cheese ?

Look for wheels marked "Piave Vecchio" for a more intense flavor. Store wrapped in parchment paper.

Recettes utilisant le/la/l'Piave Cheese

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