CAVA DI STAGIONATURA
In May 2002, Spiaggia introduced its guests to the aromas, textures and flavors of Italy's finest cheeses with the unveiling of the Cava di Stagionatura, a climate controlled cave. Spiaggia's cheese cave ages an ever-changing collection of Italian cheeses. Spiaggia's Cava di Stagionatura was the first one of its kind in the Midwest.
"The Cava di Stagionatura is a wonderful opportunity to bring the finest Italian cheeses to our guests," says Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano. "My travels throughout Italy have always involved cheeses of many varieties - it's a staple in Italian life! We're proud to be the first four-star Italian restaurant to bring this passion stateside, and it's a pleasure to see almost every table enjoying cheese at the end of the meal."
Spiaggia creates seasonal condimenti to accompany your selections.
SELEZIONE DI FORMAGGI
LA TUR (Cow, Goat, Sheep) Caseificio dell' Alta Langa, Piemonte
creamy edges, firm center, mild, milky
ROBIOLA TRE LATTI (Cow, Goat, Sheep) Luigi Guffanti, Piemonte
bloomy rind, slightly dense center, mild tartness
SALVA CREMASCO (Cow) Luigi Guffanti, Lombardia
milky palate, cream and herbal flavors, grassy finish
PECORINO TARTUFO (Sheep) Luigi Guffanti, Toscana
semi-dense texture, truffle flecked, sweet palate, gentle truffle finish
BRESCIANELLA AQUAVITE, (Cow) Luigi Guffanti, Lombardia
grappa and buckwheat encased, thick taste and texture, fresh bread aroma
MONTE VERONESE (Cow) Luigi Guffanti, Veneto
citrus and floral nose, soft and crumbly, piquant finish
PECORINO PAGLIERINO (Sheep) Casa Madaio, Campania
mild flavor, straw colored, firm and sweet
PECORINO NERO DI PIENZA, (Sheep), Casa Madaio, Campania
milk of 'pecora nero' or black ewe, nutty, slightly sharp, floral aroma
RAGUSANO (Cow) Luigi Guffanti, Sicilia
earth and floral nose, dense texture, hint of spice, buttery finish
SBRONZO (Buffalo) Casa Madaio, Campania
mild tang, earthy, abrupt finish
SPIAGGIA SIGNATURE CHEESE (Cow) Angelo Frosio, Lombardia
tangy aroma and flavor, salty palate, slight crunch, one-of-a-kind
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO ORGANICO 36 mesi (Cow) Pondini, Emilia Romagna
spicy, salty, nutty, caramel flavor, crystaline "crunch" and caramel color and sweetness intensify with age
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO ORGANICO 8 anni (Cow) Pondini, Emilia Romagna
GORGONZOLA DOLCE (Cow) Castagna, Piemonte
young, mild blue, creamy and buttery
ERBORINATO DI PECORA (Sheep) Luigi Guffanti, Trentino
compact body, tart blue taste, intense aroma
