Asiago ( or ; italian: [aˈzjaːɡo]) is a cow's milk cheese, first produced in italy, that can assume different textures according to its aging, from smooth for the fresh asiago (called asiago pressato, which means 'pressed asiago') to a crumbly texture for the aged cheese (asiago d'allevo, which means 'breeding farm asiago'). the aged cheese is often grated in salads, soups, pastas, and sauces while the fresh asiago is sliced to prepare panini or sandwiches; it can also be melted on a variety of dishes and cantaloupe. it is classified as a swiss-type or alpine cheese. asiago is produced in multiple countries around the world including italy, the u.s. and australia. in italy, asiago has a p...

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