Asiago Delivery or Pickup

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk, Asiago is a sharp, full-flavored cheese with a salty finish. Fresh Asiago presents with a thin natural yellow rind and almost has the texture and look of Swiss cheese as noted by its small holes across the face. Connoisseurs describe the texture as having a consistency of a firm sponge cake. It can be shredded using a grater, sold whole, or sliced.

This cheese falls into two general categories, based on how long they take to produce:

Taste and texture vary depending on the length of aging. Asiago Mezzano is small and compact and tastes sweet; Vecchio has a taste that is on the bitter side with a harder texture; Stravecchio is spicy and crumbly.

Asiago also has a rich history. It takes its name from the Asiago region of Italy, where it has been made for more than a century. The cheese was originally made from goat's milk.  

Asiago, like all hard cheese, has a limited shelf life and will not last forever. The good news is that hard cheeses generally have a lower moisture content, which means they typically have a longer shelf life than soft cheeses. Shelf life also varies whether the cheese has been cut into or is in its original processed form. One way to avoid problems with shelf life is to buy in small quantities.

The shelf life of Asiago depends on whether the package has been opened, what form it is in, and how it is being stored. The best starting point is to be aware of the "use by" date on the packages you purchase. Generally speaking, hard cheeses such as Asiago will last 2-4 months in a refrigerator unopened, and about 3-6 weeks after opening. Hard cheeses can be stored in a freezer and last from 6 to 8 months.