Blu del Moncenisio is made from whole cow's milk, and is creamy. The cheese has a straw color, is compact, with moderately defused blue-green veins. It is similar to Fourme d'Ambert.
Blu del Moncenisio was born in the mountains of Piedmont in the area of the Moncenisio Pass, in high Val di Susa, on the border of Italy and France.
This gourmet cheese is clearly similar to the family of the “Bleu”. An obvious difference can be found in the fact that the Italian cheese has a green shade while the veins in the French cheese are predominately blue.
The flavor is strong, peppery and intense, with a light note of cow shed. It will surprise the serious blue lover, and due to its sweet finish will appeal to most cheese eaters.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this cheese has been extended to over 60 days.