Monti Trentini is a family-owned Italian cheesemaker based in the Trentino region. When Famadillo covered the company in 2023, its range included cheeses made with local Italian milk and styles associated with the mountain regions of northern Italy.
What is Monti Trentini cheese?
Monti Trentini is a producer rather than a single type of cheese. The company traces its cheesemaking history across four generations and produces a range of cheeses in northern Italy. Its lineup has included fresh, aged, herb-flavored, wine-treated and chili-flavored varieties.
Where is Monti Trentini cheese made?
The company is based in Trentino and describes its milk supply as coming from nearby areas that include Trentino, the Asiago plateau and Veneto. According to company information available in 2023, milk processing, cheesemaking, aging and packaging were handled in its own facilities.
Lagorai cheese
Lagorai takes its name from the Lagorai mountain range in the Dolomites. Monti Trentini described it as a full-fat milk cheese aged for at least 40 days, with a mild flavor and aromas associated with herbs and mountain flowers.
Mountain Herbs Caciotta
Mountain Herbs Caciotta is a softer, younger style flavored with aromatic herbs. The producer suggested pairing it with sparkling wine. Its profile is considerably fresher than the company’s more aged mountain cheeses.
Imbriago Drunken Cheese
Imbriago is made using a wine-soaking process. Monti Trentini’s version was soaked in Merlot red wine, producing a more aromatic and robust profile than the milder cheeses in the range.
Red Chili Flakes Caciotta
This caciotta incorporates pieces of red chili pepper, giving the pale cheese visible red flecks and a spicier flavor. It is one of the more distinctive flavored options in the company’s lineup.
How does Monti Trentini compare with other European cheeses?
The useful thing about Monti Trentini is the breadth of styles under one producer: mild mountain cheese, fresh caciotta, wine-treated cheese and flavored varieties. Readers interested in comparing European cheese traditions can also see our French Cheese Board review, which covers tastings and cheese education from a different regional tradition.
Is Monti Trentini cheese still available?
These details reflect Monti Trentini’s 2023 range. Product assortments, distribution and individual varieties can change, so current shoppers should verify availability and specifications before purchasing.
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