BellaVitano Merlot

BellaVitano Merlot is a 5 oz wedge of rich, creamy cow's-milk cheese soaked in Merlot wine, offered by Keystone Cheese. The wine bath lends berry and plum notes to the smooth, cheddar-meets-parmesan BellaVitano base. The pairing makes for an easygoing table cheese with a fruity edge.

At a glance

• Size: 5 oz wedge
• Milk: Cow
• Style: Wine-soaked, firm, creamy
• Flavor: Rich and creamy with berry and plum notes
• Origin: Wisconsin
• Vendor: Keystone Cheese
• Shipping: Perishable; ships Monday through Wednesday, never over the weekend

Best for

• Wine and cheese pairings
• Dessert and after-dinner boards
• Charcuterie spreads
• Special-occasion entertaining
• A gift for a wine lover

Pairings

Pair with toasted walnuts, thin slices of prosciutto, and semisweet chocolate for dessert. A glass of Merlot or another fruity red echoes the wine in the rind.

Flavor profile

Rich and creamy with a sweet, fruity lift of berry and plum from the Merlot soak.

About Keystone Cheese

Keystone Cheese is a Wisconsin purveyor of farm-fresh and aged cheeses, shipped straight from the creamery to keep flavor and texture at their peak.

Sold by Keystone Cheese, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.