Minas cheese

fresh · cow milk · Brazil · $

A smooth texture, with melts decently.

Attribute scores

meltability 4/10

sharpness 2/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 1/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Minas cheese with a light Italian white like Pinot Grigio, or Prosecco for something sweeter — a mild, milky cheese (creaminess 6) wants a light pour that won't overwhelm it.

Substitutes for Minas cheese

Cheese	Why it works
Tvorog	similar overall, but less sharpness
Leipäjuusto	similar overall, but less sharpness
Mizithra	similar overall, but less meltability
Brunost	similar overall, but less meltability
Ricotta	similar overall, but more creaminess
Panela	similar overall, but less meltability