A guide to cheese shops in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Cheese Shops in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Latteria di Coderno, Udine (Chiavris) shop ★ 4.1

Chiavris, UdineMon and Wed 8:30 to 12:30; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8:30 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 19:30 (15:30 to 19:00 in winter); closed SundayMontasio, Latteria, ricotta and mozzarella from the Coderno cooperative, with Friulian specialities

The Udine outlet of the Coderno dairy, at Piazza Medaglie d'Oro 12 in the Chiavris district, selling its Montasio, Latteria, ricotta and mozzarella beside Friulian specialities. Closed Sundays.

Piazza Medaglie d'Oro 12, 33100 Udine

Latteria di Cividale, Via Europa shop ★ 4.1

Cividale del FriuliMon to Sat 8:00 to 13:00, closed SundayMontasio DOP, the Cividale cooperative's other cheeses, fresh ricotta and butter, sold direct from the producer

One of two Cividale shops of the Latteria Sociale, selling Montasio DOP, the dairy's cheeses, fresh ricotta and butter direct from the producer, open mornings Monday to Saturday, with staff advice on pairings.

Via Europa 24, 33043 Cividale del Friuli (UD)

Spaccio Caseificio Alto But, Tolmezzo ★ 4.2

Tolmezzo, CarniaMon to Thu 9:00 to 13:00; Fri and Sat 9:00 to 13:00 and 15:30 to 18:30; Sun closedCarnic cheeses and smoked ricotta from Caseificio Alto But, with cjarsons, frico, honey, jams and smoked trout

The Tolmezzo shop of the Alto But cooperative, selling its cheeses and smoked ricotta beside cjarsons, frico, biscotti, honey, jams and smoked trout from Sutrio. Closed Sundays.

Via Linussio Jacopo 2, 33028 Tolmezzo (UD)

Latteria di Coderno, Codroipo shop ★ 4.0

CodroipoMon to Sat 8:30 to 12:45; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat also 16:15 to 19:30 (15:45 to 19:00 in winter); closed SundayMontasio, Latteria and ricotta from the Coderno cooperative, in Codroipo, home of the Montasio consortium

The Codroipo outlet of the Coderno cooperative, selling Montasio, Latteria and ricotta from its own dairy, open mornings Monday to Saturday and afternoons Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Montasio consortium has its seat in the same town.

Piazza Dante Alighieri 13, 33033 Codroipo (UD)

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Cheese Shops in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, FAQ

Is Montasio made with raw milk?

The consortium says the milk is worked raw or thermised and never pasteurised.

How long is Montasio aged?

At least 60 days. Qualigeo lists Fresco at 2 to 4 months, Mezzano at 4 to 10, Stagionato over 10 and Stravecchio over 18.

How big is a wheel of Montasio?

Qualigeo gives 5.5 to 8 kg, 27 to 35 cm across and a heel no higher than 8 cm.

Which wines go with Montasio?

Qualigeo names Prosecco, Friuli DOP wines, Raboso del Piave, Collio Ribolla Gialla, and Colli Orientali Picolit and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso.

What does the Montasio rind look like?

The consortium describes a smooth, elastic, light brown rind on a young cheese that turns drier and darker with age.

What is a latteria turnaria?

A cooperative dairy that does not buy milk but works it for its members, one member's share per day, according to the Slow Food presidium site.

Is Latteria a protected cheese?

Not a DOP. The Campolessi wheel is a Slow Food presidium and Latteria is on the Friuli-Venezia Giulia list of traditional agri-food products.

What is Latteria used for?

Aged wheels are grated or fried for frico; Wikipedia's article on frico names aged Montasio, Latteria or malga cheese of 6 to 12 months.

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