{"product_id":"montagnolo-affine","title":"Montagnolo Affine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagnolo Affine is a blue, triple crème soft cheese made in the Allgäu region of Germany. It is surface ripened with a grey natural crust and marbled with blue veins. Ageing at a low temperature lets the cheese mature slowly and develop its aromatic, spicy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines the texture and rich taste of a triple-cream brie with the distinct, lightly biting flavour of a blue. Rich and decadent, with a buttery, slightly piquant character that pairs well with medium to full-bodied wines such as a Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagnolo Affine won Supreme Champion at the 2013 International Cheese Awards, taking second prize as well and beating more than 3,900 other cheeses in the process. It has deservedly won numerous other prizes and medals since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagnolo Affine comes as a whole wheel weighing approximately 2kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestion – \u003ca href=\"\/products\/perello-gordal-pitted-olives\"\u003ePERELLO GORDAL PITTED OLIVES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlives and a glass of Pinot Noir. It also melts beautifully, which makes it a very good blue cheese burger if you are that way inclined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriple cream and blue in the same cheese. Decadent is the only honest word for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMEL, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Eighth","offer_id":58584459051391,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quarter","offer_id":58584459084159,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half","offer_id":58584459116927,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole","offer_id":58584459149695,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/MONTAGNOLO-AFFINE.jpg?v=1790783858","url":"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/montagnolo-affine","provider":"The Cheese Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}