Basajo

Basajo is an Italian blue cheese originating from Veneto. The cheese is made from raw sheep's milk and matures for 5-6 months. The natural rind is adorned with golden raisins, and the cheese spends 3 weeks soaking in sweet Sicilian wine called Passito di Pantelleria.

The wine seeps into the open-textured cheese, making it crumbly and soggy. The interior is streaked with blue veins, and the aromas are rich and reminiscent of wild honey. The flavors are sharp, peppery, and tangy. It's recommended to pair Basajo with a glass of Passito and a few fresh figs which will absorb the intense flavors.