Prima Donna

Information

Made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow's milk
Country of origin: Netherlands
Family: Parmesan
Type: hard
Texture: crumbly, crystalline, firm and grainy
Rind: natural
Colour: yellow
Flavour: full-flavored, nutty, sweet
Producers: Vandersterre Groep International B.V.

What is Prima Donna Cheese?

Prima Donna combines the traditional way of Dutch cheese-making with the intricate flavours of Parmesan. The cheese is eaten only when it reaches the pinnacle of maturity and flavour. Throughout the ageing periods, Prima Donna is identified into four varieties - fino, mature and forte, each with a unique Italian flavour. The fourth is leggero, which contains only 17.5% fat content, making it ideal for diet-conscious cheese lovers.

Prima Donna is characterized by "little white dots" or crystals that can be seen more prominently in the extra-aged varieties maturo and forte. The cheese brings out its innate sensation with red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah or Zinfandel.