Stracchino

fresh · cow milk · Italy · $$

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

Cheese	Why it works
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