Montagnolo Affiné
This multi award-winning creamy soft blue vein cheese with its distinctive grey rind is delectably smooth and indulgent. Aged longer and at a cooler temperature, each cheese is tended by hand resulting in a wonderfully smooth texture that melts in the mouth. Simply delicious when eaten on its own on a cheeseboard, but also so versatile when used in cooking. This cheese is a former World Cheese Champion and a fabulous choice for those who find the intense flavours of traditional pure blue cheeses overpowering.
What to expect
Fresh, soft and creamy with mild blue tones and edible grey bloomy rind.
Strength of cheese
Medium - 3
How it’s made
Made from pasteurised cow’s milk with cream added. Matured at a lower temperature and each cheese is tended by hand. Suitable for vegetarians & lactose intolerants
How to enjoy
Fabulous stirred through pasta or risotto or a tangy cheesy topping to a barbecued burger
Divine on cheese boards, slice it and enjoy it on top of bread or crackers
Elevate the flavour of your pizza, soup or salad
Top a grilled Portobello mushroom for an indulgent vegetarian meal
Serve it at room temperature with baguette, honeycomb, fresh berries, or salami
Pairings
Serve with a crisp white wine or fruity red to cut through the creaminess and balance the flavours. Or for those who enjoy beer, try an Indian Pale Ale or Bavarian Wheat beer.
Product sizes
160g branded wedge & 2.kg wheel catch weight (perfect for delis)
Awards for Montagnolo Affiné
2012 Nantwich International Cheese Show, Supreme Champion
2013 World Cheese Awards – World Champion
2021-22 World Cheese Awards – Silver
2019-20 World Cheese Awards – Gold
2018-19 World Cheese Awards – Silver
2017-18 World Cheese Awards – Super Gold
2022 International Cheese & Dairy Awards – Gold
2021 International Cheese & Dairy Awards - Silver
2019 International Cheese & Dairy Awards - Gold
2017 International Cheese & Dairy Awards - Gold
2016 International Cheese & Dairy Awards - Gold
2015 International Cheese & Dairy Awards - Gold
2020 Great Taste Awards - 1 Star
2019 Great Taste Awards - 2 Star
2018 Great Taste Awards - 1 Star
2021 Global Cheese Awards – Gold
2019 Global Cheese Awards - Silver
2017 Global Cheese Awards – Gold