Speck Alto Adige IGP & Asiago DOP - Taste

Like many authentic European foods, Speck Alto Adige IGP and Asiago DOP provide a spectrum of tastes depending on your preference. Speck Alto Adige IGP can be served without the crust for a mild taste. For those who prefer a more distinct taste, keeping the crust on the ham will ensure a rich flavor full of the many spices used in the production process. Asiago DOP also has two distinct tastes depending on the length of time the cheese has been allowed to age. Fresh Asiago, also known as pressato, is made from whole cow's milk and is matured over a period of 20-40 days. Soft to the touch and pale in color, pressato is very mild and sometimes sweet in flavor. Mature Asiago, or d'allevo, is made from skimmed cow's milk and matures over a period of 3-12 months. More distinct in flavor, this dark, hard cheese can vary in the sharpness of its taste depending on the length of the aging period.