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Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative
Dante

$37.99/LB
During spring and summer months, in the rolling rural hills of southwest Wisconsin, herds of East Friesian and Lacaune sheepfrolicthrough lush green pastures. Their milk is collected daily at Cedar Grove Cheese in Plain, Wisconsin, where it is carefully transformed into Dante cheese. The fresh sheep's milk is pasteurized, cultured, and curdled with vegetarian rennet. The curds are then pressed into dense drum-like wheels of about ten pounds. Dante is allowed to age for up to a year or more, all the while concentrating flavor into a balanced, sweet, and deliciously nutty paste.

Just the facts

Country USA
Maker Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative
Milk Type Sheep
Pasteurization Yes
Rennet Type Microbial
Age No
Cheese Type Gouda
Pairing Recommendations

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  • Strong Beers

    Barleywine, Old Ale, Strong Ale, Scotch Ale

    Big and intense, with an alcohol punch to match, don’t underestimate any of these guys. Flavors will favor the malty side of the spectrum, with dark fruit, leather, and tobacco notes common. You will taste the booze. And it will be delicious.
    Pair with: A cheese equally big in flavor. Dunbarton Blue has subtle bluing and a savory-sweet gouda flavor that will be a perfect match for these tough brews.

  • Chianti

    Chianti is named for a region in Italy, and is actually made from a blend of grapes (mostly Sangiovese). This dry, medium-bodied wine has a distinct herbal quality (think rosemary and oregano) with flavors of dried plums and cherries.
    Pair with: An herb-crusted cheese like Hudson Flower or a young Tuscan Pecorino.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Typically bright and lemony, with clean citrus flavors. Can also have grassy and vegetal aromas (think green bell pepper).

    Pair with: Soft, creamy goat milk cheeses, triple crèmes or mixed milk cheeses with a mineral edge, like Nettle Meadow Kunik or La Tur.

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