Bel Paese

[bel pah-ey-zee, bel pah-e-ze]

Trademark.

1. a brand of semisoft, mild Italian cheese.

Bel Paese

/ ˈbɛl pɑːˈeɪzɪ /

noun

1. a mild creamy Italian cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bel Paese¹

C20: from Italian, literally: beautiful country

Example Sentences

This year features not one, but two, songs about the vibrant culture of Il Bel Paese.

From BBC

Bits of cheese, a creamy Bel Paese, tastefully arranged.

From Literature

Even if they live on another continent and the food has been in their diet for generations, it makes no difference: the Bel Paese is a touchstone by default.

From Salon

The Giammicheles aren’t alone in the quest for a cheap home in the bel paese — or “beautiful country,” as Italy is known — and Palmoli isn’t alone in boasting properties to fulfill it.

From Los Angeles Times

As a longtime student of Italian, I look forward to near-annual trips to the bel paese for a chance to talk with native speakers.

From Washington Post