The DOP del Piave, the hard cooked cheese, originating in the Belluno area which saw its first shape in 1960. In fact, ten years ago this product obtained one of the most important recognitions for a food, the PDO, Denomination of Controlled Origin. Made with milk originating in the province of Belluno only derived from cattle breeds typical of the production area, such as the Italian brunette, the Italian Pezzata Rossa and the Italian Friesian, over the years this cheese has made itself known beyond the borders of the Veneto and has received many awards, including that of Best Cheese Italian hard cheese at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards in Nantwich (UK) and that of cheese perfect in the guide Italian cheeses of "l'Espresso".

All the numbers of the Piave Dop cheese

The Piave DOP has a cylindrical shape of about 30 cm in diameter, with a height of 8 cm for a weight that can vary from 5.5 to 7 kg, depending on the seasoning. On the market, in fact, it is possible to find more or less aged forms, starting from 20 days for the fresh variety, up to 18 months for the Piave DOP Vecchio Riserva cheese. A longer seasoning corresponds to a more savory and decisive flavor. Perfect as a table cheese, it is also used as a basic ingredient in traditional recipes such as I formed frit, that is, fried cheese accompanied with polenta and sauerkraut. Aged 12 months, it is also highly appreciated as a grating cheese, to enrich the flavor of typical dishes of the national cuisine and with its very low lactose content it is also indicated for those intolerant to this milk sugar.

Piave DOP cheese is also a super hero

In addition to being known all over the world, Piave DOP cheese is also the protagonist of the European campaign "Nice to Eat Eu", aimed at Austria, Italy and Germany and created to help the consumer recognize products with the protection mark DOP, increasing both the level of awareness in terms of food safety, authenticity and traceability, both their consumption. This project is aimed in particular at younger consumers, primary school children, to whom he has dedicated an articulated multimedia project starring Captain Piave, a super hero committed to defending the cheese of the Belluno Dolomites and all productions bearing the protection mark DOP from abuse and counterfeiting, which with over 80 thousand views on YouTube she is already a star.