Piave Vecchio DOP

What is Piave Vecchio Cheese?

Piave is a hard, cooked DOP cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in the province of Belluno, the northernmost part of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. It is distinguished by its sweet, intense flavor, which is never spicy, and a full aroma reminiscent of Alpine herbs and flowers. The cheese-making tradition in Belluno dates back to the late 19th century, with techniques handed down through generations from the first mountain “turnarie” dairies in Italy.

Piave DOP Vecchio is a hard cheese with a crumbly texture, featuring milky notes of melted butter and vegetal scents with subtle nutty nuances. Its complex flavor includes sweet and savory notes with toasted sensations. Compared to shorter-aged cheeses, it has a more intense color and a thicker, harder rind.

Varieties depending on the ageing peirod: 
Piave DOP Fresco (aged for 20 to 60 days - blue label)
Piave DOP Mezzano (aged for 2 to 6 months - blue label)
Piave DOP Vecchio (aged over 6 months  - blue label)
Piave DOP Vecchio Selezione DOP (aged over 12 months  - red label)
Piave DOP Vecchio Riserva (aged over 18 months  - black label)