Sartori Cheese: 'Best New Dairy Product' at UK awards

NANTWICH, Cheshire, UK - The Chai BellaVitano by Sartori Cheese was named “Best New Dairy Product” at the 2013 International Cheese Awards in Nantwich, UK. At this year’s competition, over 4,285 cheeses from 27 countries were entered by the world's best cheesemakers.

In addition to Sartori's Chai BellaVitano^? receiving gold recognition as the "Best New Dairy Product" it also won the "Cheese, Savoury Additives" category. Using a blend of black tea, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, the Chai mixture is hand-rubbed onto a wheel of BellaVitano Gold.

Earning silver recognition was Sartori's Limited Edition Pastorale Blend^? – a unique blend of cow's milk and sheep's milk – for "Mixed Milk", Cognac BellaVitano – a complex celebration of nutty flavors with toasted notes of vanilla and caramel – for "Cheese, Savoury Additives" and Balsamic BellaVitano – sharp to the taste and filled with hints of raisins – for "Cheese, Sweet Additives."

Sartori's Merlot BellaVitano, received bronze recognition in the "Cheese, Sweet Additives", whilst Espresso BellaVitano, hand-rubbed with freshly roasted espresso grounds, paralleled the award by winning bronze recognition in the "Cheese, Savoury Additives".  

Lastly, MontAmore^? was awarded a "Very Highly Commended" honor in the "Specialty Cheese – Hard Pressed" category for its sweet, tangy and all-around creamy flavor.

"This is the first year we've participated in this 116-year-old competition and we couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome," says Jim Sartori, CEO.  "Winning eight awards and being named 'Best New Dairy Product' is an honour and we are extremely proud of our Team Members and Patron Farm Families. Today's results are a true testament to the hard work and dedication they put into their craft."

NIKE SB