If you are a Japanese wine fan, you are surely on a quest for sweets that pair well with wine.
Specialty cheese shop Fermier has just released the cheesecake "Ao".
How about enjoying it to accompany your wine during the year-end and New Year holidays?
About "Ao"
"Ao" is a cheesecake that generously incorporates Gorgonzola Piccante, an Italian blue cheese also used in pastas and pizzas, along with "BUKO Cream Cheese" from the dairy kingdom of Denmark.
It is crafted by a cheese specialty shop as a cheesecake "for cheese lovers".
The reason the presence of cheese is felt more prominently than in typical baked cheesecakes is that it lavishly uses natural cheeses from Fermier.
It also seems likely to pair well with Japanese wine.
A Curated Masterpiece
A hallmark of "Ao" is that its flavor profile is crafted to delight drinkers of alcoholic beverages.
You can enjoy an exquisite harmony between the balance of the Gorgonzola Piccante's moderately assertive blue mold and cream cheese, complemented by the almond-like aroma of Amaretto liqueur, creating an elegant, sophisticated dessert time when paired with your favorite wine.
"Ao" is said to be the crystallization of two timeless sentiments—the past dream of Sachiyo Matahira, manager of Fermier Atago Store, whose "childhood dream was to become a pastry chef," and her present self enchanted by natural cheese—along with gratitude toward customers.
Why not indulge in this ultimate cheesecake alongside your favorite Japanese wine?
Reference
"Specialty Cheese Shop Fermier's Cheesecake - Ao -"
● Set of 2 (approx. 300g × 2 pieces)
Retail Price: 6,048 yen (tax included ※shipping not included)
https://shop.fermier.co.jp/view/item/000000001483
● 1 piece (approx. 300g)
Retail Price: 3,240 yen (tax included ※shipping not included)