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Tomato Basil BellaVitano
Sweet and nutty BellaVitano finished with ripe tomato and aromatic basil.
Milk & style
Pasteurized cow • Wisconsin, USA
Aged 10-12 months
Rennet Microbial (listed in guide; check current label)
Tang 3/10 · Funkiness 1/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Prosciutto, olives, artichokes, nuts, French bread or crackers.
Wine
Full-bodied red or white; IPA or wheat beer.
Beer
Full-bodied red or white; IPA or wheat beer.
More about this cheese
History & producer
Wisconsin, USA dairy or affineur – verify the current wheel label Tomato Basil BellaVitano belongs to the domestic tradition associated with Wisconsin, USA. Recipes and sourcing can vary by shipment, so use the current package or wheel label to identify the exact dairy and milk treatment.
At the cheese counter
“Like a savory Italian cheese course—aged, crystalline, tomatoey and herbaceous.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Very good – use gentle heat for a smooth result. GRATING: Good when well chilled. SHAVING: Good when cold – make short curls with a cheese plane.
Enjoy within
7-14 days after opening
Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.
