Bel Paese

Bel Paese (Italian for " beautiful land " ) is the brand name of a mild, semi- firm cheese. It is produced from the beginning of 2006 belonging to the Lactalis Group company Galbani from Lombardy in Italy.

History

The name Bel Paese is from the title of a book ( Il Bel Paese. Conversazioni sulle bellezze naturali la geologia e la fisica geografia d ' Italia ) derived by Antonio Stoppani.

The cheese was designed by company founder Egidio Galbani as a product for the domestic market and develops and 1906 addition was added to the already extensive range quite well, he enjoyed an almost immediate worldwide success and was instrumental in the growth of the later major corporation. It was originally produced in Melzo, a small town near Milan. Today it is produced in large quantities both in Italy and in the United States.

Properties and taste

The taste is similar to the Bel Paese many German butter cheese. Both pure as a snack or dessert with fruits such as grapes and figs, as well as in the warm kitchen, it can, thanks to its good melting behavior are used, for example as part of "Four - Cheese Sauce ", on pizza or gratins. As an accompanying drink are, fruity wines.

• Italian Cheese