fresh · cow milk · Italy · $$

Stracchino

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10

sharpness 1/10

creaminess 8/10

firmness 1/10

pungency 1/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Stracchino with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (8) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Stracchino

Ricotta similar overall, but less meltability Mascarpone similar overall, but more creaminess Quark similar overall, but less meltability Cream Cheese similar overall, but more creaminess Tvorog similar overall, but less meltability Minas cheese similar overall, but less creaminess