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.
