Metsovone

Metsovone (Greek: Μετσοβόνε) is a semi-hard smoked pasta filata cheese produced in the Aromanian village of Metsovo in Epirus, Greece.^[1] Metsovone has been a European protected designation of origin since 1996.^[2] This cheese, along with Metsovela, is one of the most popular culinary attractions of Metsovo. These cheeses are produced in the Tositsa Foundation Cheese Factory of Metsovo.^[3]

Metsovone
Country of origin	Greece
Town	Metsovo
Source of milk	Cows, goats, sheep
Pasteurised	Traditionally not but commercially
Texture	Semi-hard
Fat content	25.9%
Protein content	26.8%
Aging time	>3 months
Certification	PDO EU
Named after	Metsovo

Metsovone is manufactured from cow's milk or a mixture of cow and sheep or goat milk.

See also

• List of cheeses
• List of smoked foods
• Cuisine of Greece
• Aromanian cuisine
• Food portal

References

1. Archived 2012-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
2. "European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - COMMISSION APPROVES THE REGISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS". europa.eu.
3. Zachou, Christina (27 November 2021). "Μέτσοβο, το "πέτρινο διαμάντι" -Τι πρέπει να δείτε, να γευτείτε, εστιατόρια, συγκλονιστικά αρχοντικά, 10+3 σημεία". Iefimerida (in Greek).