Metsovone cheese
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| Production Area | Metsovo, Greece |
| Milk | Cow |
| Pasteurized | Traditionally not but comercially yes |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
| Moisture | approx. 41.8% |
| Fat content | approx. 25.9% |
| Protein content | approx. 26.8% |
| Salt | approx. 2.8% |
| Dimensions/weight | Variable |
| Aging time | min. 3 months |
| Certification | Protected Designation of Origin (in the EU) |
Metsovone (Greek: Μετσοβόνε, neutral gender) is a traditional Greek cheese with protected designation of origin. It is a semi-hard smoked cheese, of "pasta filata" type, which is produced in the region of Metsovo (Epirus) from where the name derives. Metsovone is considered as an excellent quality table cheese. It is manufactured from cow’s milk but mixtures with small quantities of sheep’s or goat’s milk are also used.
