Asiago Fresco DOP cheese is a semi-soft, cow’s milk cheese from the Asiago plateau in northern Italy, specifically from the Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige regions. It carries the DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) designation, meaning it’s a Protected Designation of Origin product, produced under strict guidelines in its native region.

Here are key features of Asiago Fresco DOP:

• Texture: Soft, elastic, and creamy with small, irregular holes throughout.

• Flavor: Mild, milky, and slightly sweet with a fresh dairy aroma—very different from aged Asiago, which is harder and sharper.

• Aging: Typically aged for 20 to 40 days, hence the name “fresco” (fresh).

• Use: Ideal for melting, slicing, or enjoying on its own. Excellent in sandwiches, on cheese boards, or melted over vegetables.