Handpicked Specialty Cheeses Chosen Monthly
Explore award-winning varieties and favorites sourced from Wisconsin cheesemakers. Festival Foods’ monthly specialty cheese selections highlight flavors, unique styles and handcrafted cheeses for everyday enjoyment or special occasions.
June’s Cheese of the Month: Sartori BellaVitano®
A Sartori® original, introduced in 2008. Sartori created a variety for every palate.
Flavor Profile: Sweet balsamic flavor with tangy, slightly nutty notes and a bold finish.
Food Pairings: Almonds, crusty artisan bread, smoked turkey, dates and raisins.
Wine Pairings: Asti Spumanti, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or sherry
Beer Pairings: American pale ale, porter or Weizenbock
Flavor Profile: Creamy, peppery and savory with a warm, spiced flavor.
Food Pairings: Crusty artisan bread, dried nuts or roast beef
Wine Pairings: Chardonnay or Chianti
Beer Pairings: American pale ale, IPA or Trappist-style beer
Flavor Profile: Creamy and hand-rubbed with freshly roasted espresso, featuring bold and slightly sweet flavors.
Food Pairings: Bagels, dried nuts, chocolate, dried apricot or sweet pastries
Wine Pairings: Barley wine, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, sherry or Shiraz
Beer Pairings: Fruit beers, porter, stout beer, Trappist-style beer
Flavor Profile: Creamy, savory cheese with spicy garlic, bright lemon zest and earthy parsley notes.
Food Pairings: Dried salami, French bread or dried fruit
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir
Beer Pairings: Dark malty ale or wheat beer
Flavor Profile: Creamy, nutty cheese with smoky-sweet Hatch chile heat.
Food Pairings: Prosciutto, dried nuts, chips, peaches or cookies
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay
Beer Pairing: Wheat beer
Flavor Profile: Fruity plum and berry notes meet with a creamy richness.
Food Pairings: Crusty artisan bread, dried nuts and dried fruit
Wine Pairings: Merlot, Pinot Noir or Shiraz
Beer Pairing: Dark, malty ales or IPAs
Flavor Profile: Smooth, buttery richness meets fruity, sweet and nutty flavors with a creamy, salty-sweet finish.
Food Pairings: Crusty artisan bread, dried nuts, dried pineapple and pears
Wine Pairings: Chianti, port, or light Italian reds
Beer Pairings: Dark malty ales, IPAs or sweet ciders
Flavor Profile: Sweet, nutty cheese balanced with savory tomato and basil notes.
Food Pairings: Prosciutto, dried nuts, French bread, olives, artichokes and crackers
Wine Pairings: Full-bodied red wines or white wines
Beer Pairings: IPAs or wheat beers
Non-alcoholic Pairings: Sparkling water