{"product_id":"zanetti-valpadana-dop-piccante-1kg-approx","title":"Zanetti Valpadana DOP Piccante 1kg (approx)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgaEAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAoQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eProvolone Valpadana DOP Piccante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a \u003cmark class=\"MAeH\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=rwzjFe_v\/cFwyDc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwrta3raSXAxVOa_UHHar6OpoQuJAPegoIAggACAAIChAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003esharp, semi-hard\u003c\/mark\u003e \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003epasta filata\u003c\/span\u003e (stretched curd) cheese made from whole cow's milk in northern Italy's Po Valley.\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwrta3raSXAxVOa_UHHar6OpoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGBAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBgQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=rwzjFe_2s\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=rwzjFe_2s\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwrta3raSXAxVOa_UHHar6OpoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoyed on its own, paired with honey, jams, or full-bodied red wines like Barolo or Amarone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwrta3raSXAxVOa_UHHar6OpoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQAw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grated over pasta and salads, melted into casseroles, or used on pizza.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwrta3raSXAxVOa_UHHar6OpoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQAw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwrta3raSXAxVOa_UHHar6OpoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQAw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePicante provolone has a complex\u003c\/strong\u003e flavour profile that sets it apart from standard mild provolone.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiIrOnSraSXAxXjoK8BHaTmJroQ-7AUegYIAAgHEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Spicy Bite:\u003c\/strong\u003e The defining characteristic is its \"piccante\" (spicy) quality. It delivers a sharp, tongue-tingly piquancy that develops at the back of the throat, caused by the specialized enzymes in the lamb or goat rennet used during production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSavory \u0026amp; Earthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is deeply savory, with rich undertones of toasted nuts, aged wood, and a distinct gamey or rustic quality from the animal rennet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSalty \u0026amp; Sharp:\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a pronounced saltiness that balances its rich, fatty cow's milk base. The sharpness increases and becomes more concentrated the longer the cheese is aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLactic Undertones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneath the sharp and spicy notes, there is a background of cooked milk, melted butter, and a slight tanginess.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAs it ages beyond a year, the texture becomes flaky and the flavors intensify further, making it taste similar to a sharp, spicy cross between an aged Pecorino Romano and a high-quality Parmesan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiwrta3raSXAxVOa_UHHar6OpoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQAw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: this product is chilled and packed with nitrogen which slows ageing, (maybe I need some) and shipped overnight with a chill pack.  Best to be bought in the Auckland area to get it to you quickly. Brands may vary from picture due to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a Touch of Italy as your NZ supplier of unique French and Italian ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Touch of Italy Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52853955232042,"sku":null,"price":58.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/8005\/9576\/files\/Valadana_piccante_provolone_1kg.png?v=1791254053","url":"https:\/\/touchofitaly.co.nz\/products\/zanetti-valpadana-dop-piccante-1kg-approx","provider":"A Touch of Italy Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}