It hasn't been easy keeping my wife from eating all of the Brillo di Treviso I recently purchased from Premier Gourmet. The rind of this pasteurized cow's milk cheese from Italy is reguarly washed with red wine during the aging process, giving the cheese a rich, purple exterior and a somewhat fruity flavor.When I first tasted Brillo di Treviso I thought the winey flavor in it was too strong. As I ate more of it, however, this impression subsided. Now the easily edible wine-drenched rind strikes me as rather mild. The semi-soft paste (i.e., the interior of the cheese) is mild, creamy, and slightly tangy.
Despite the fact that many purveyors of cheese claim that Brillo di Treviso is from Venice, it is
in fact from Treviso (the "di Treviso" should have been a giveaway), in the Veneto region of Italy. Brillo di Treviso is a great party cheese. It has an enjoyable, accessible flavor and its deep, purple color and winey flavor will be something of a novelty to many of your guests. Serve with Chianti, Beaujolais or full-bodied reds.
How long is the Brillo cheese washed with wine?
ReplyDeleteBrillo di Treviso is washed with wine the entire time it is aged. However, I could not find precise data on how long it is aged.
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