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Italian Romano Pecorino |
Pecorino is one of the world's oldest cheeses, being, as it was, produced in the early Roman Empire, "Pecorino" denoting sheep's milk and "Romano" being an indication of it's ancient localle of production. This is the favorite grating cheese of southern ....[more] | Taste: Piquant, strong
Rind: Natural yellow or brown rind
Aging: At least 6 months, up to 8 months
Consistency: Granular, small holes, hard
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Sheep's Milk
Brand: La Concordia
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Hand Wrapped Italian Fontina |
This cheese has been the victim of becoming known by it's imposters. Danish "Fontina", Fontinella, Fontal and Fontella all aspire to the richness and quality fo the real thing but really come nowhere close. Real Fontina is marked with a Consorzio stamp o....[more] | Taste: A delicate nuttiness with a hint of mild honey. When melted, the flavor is earthy, with a suggestion of mushrooms and a fresh acidity.
Rind: dark yellow or reddish brown rind
Aging: About 3 months
Consistency: soft, buttery, with scattered eyes
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Mauri Formacci
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Taleggio DOP |
Taleggio shares a history with Gorgonzola in that it was also originally a product of the tired or stracca cattle that Needed to be milked after returning from the long climbs down from summer pastures. The making of Taleggio is believed to go Back to th....[more] | Taste: Unusual, yeasty flavor; mild and buttery, becoming fuller and tangier with age
Rind: Washed rind, reddish orange with brown mold
Aging: Cave-aged about 2 months
Consistency: Creamy, supple texture
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Cademartori
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Mascarpone |
The name of this cheese apparently derives from mascarpa, a by-product extracted from the whey left over from making Stracchino. A more colorful entomology of the name's origin is the Spanish expression "mas que bueno" ("more than good"). This fresh, 75%....[more] | Taste: Mild, buttery flavor
Rind: No rind
Aging: Fresh Cheese
Consistency: Smooth, utlra-creamy
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow milk cream
Brand: Cademartori
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Gorgonzola "Bebiverde" DOP |
One gorgonzola legend is an example of mistake leading to the invention of a cheese that has become very long-lived. The story claims that an innkeeper in the town of Gorgonzola had too much Stracchino cheese (made from the tired or stracca Cows returnin....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Washed rind, foil wrapped blue cheese
Aging: About 2 months
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Cademartori
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Pecorino Marzolino |
A small wheel of traditional Tuscan fresh cheese. It has a supple texture similar to mozzarella and mild, sweet flavor.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: No rind, cryovac
Aging: About 1 month
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Sheep
Brand: Latteria della Val d'Orcia
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Gorgonzola "Piccante" DOP |
One gorgonzola legend is an example of mistake leading to the invention of a cheese that has become very long-lived. The story claims that an innkeeper in the town of Gorgonzola had too much Stracchino cheese (made from the tired or stracca Cows returnin....[more] | Taste: Pronounced spicy, earthy flavor and powerful cheesy aroma. The taste ranges from mild to sharp, depending on age.
Rind: Washed rind, foil wrapped blue cheese
Aging: About 6 months
Consistency: Creamy beige with profuse greenish-blue striations
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Cademartori, the Cerisa Company
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Pecorino di Pienza "Fresh" |
A fresh sheep cheese with semi-firm texture. Simple, mild flavor works well on sandwiches or on a cheeseboard.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: No rind, cryovac
Aging: 45 days
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Sheep
Brand: Latteria della Val d'Orcia
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6 Portion 4.5 lb Case Buffalo Mozzarella |
Buffalo milk mozzarella can be considered the queen of mozzarella cheese, with a tradition started in ancient Egypt and continued, in different forms, in the ancient Rome of the Emperors. We need 1-2 weeks notice to get this item. Warning Buffalo Mozza....[more] | Taste:
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Buffalo
Brand: Pomella
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Pecorino Toscano DOP |
This traditional Pecorino Toscano is firm and dense in texture with complex nutty flavor.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Natural rind
Aging: 4 months
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Sheep
Brand: Fratelli Putzulu
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Asiago Pressato 1/4 Wheel Cuts |
Asiago pressato is a fresh cheese, semi-soft in texture and very mild in flavor. Works well for a mild table or melting cheese or for use in sandwiches.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Waxed rind
Aging: At least 1 month
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Fromaggio
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10 lb Wheel Of Parmigiano Reggiano |
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Country of Origin: Italy
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Brand: Entermost
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13 lb Wheel Of Montasio DOP |
Montasio is one of Italy's oldest table cheeses, named after a mountain in the northeast corner of the country. It is a Simple, rustic cheese with subtle, mild flavor -- slightly nutty and caramelized -- that is perfect for a Cheeseboard.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Natural, brushed rind
Aging: Between 2 to 4 months on up to 12 months
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Coop. Agr. S. Poix
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11 lb Wheel Of Pecorino "Grand Old Man" |
This large wheel of aged sheep cheese develops an intense, rich flavor. It is nutty and sharp with a dry, flaky or grating texture. Nice for cooking, shaved over dishes or on the cheeseboard.....[more] | Taste:
Rind: Natural, brushed rind with basket weave
Aging: Over 1 year
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Sheep
Brand: Fratelli Putzulu
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Succulent 20 lb Wheel Of Fontina Val d'Aosta DOP |
This cheese has been the victim of becoming known by it's imposters. Danish "Fontina", Fontinella, Fontal and Fontella all aspire to the richness and quality fo the real thing but really come nowhere close. Real Fontina is marked with a Consorzio stamp o....[more] | Taste: A delicate nuttiness with a hint of mild honey. When melted, the flavor is earthy, with a suggestion of mushrooms and a fresh acidity.
Rind: Firm, thin, dark yellow or reddish-brown in color
Aging: About 3 months
Consistency: Soft, buttery and fondant, with scattered eyes.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Cademortari
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28 lb Wheel Of Asiago Pressato DOP |
Asiago pressato is a fresh cheese, semi-soft in texture and very mild in flavor. Works well for a mild table or metlign cheese or for use in sandwiches.....[more] | Taste:
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Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Fromaggio
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26 lb Wheel Of Gorgonzola "Naturale" |
One gorgonzola legend is an example of mistake leading to the invention of a cheese that has become very long-lived. The story claims that an innkeeper in the town of Gorgonzola had too much Stracchino cheese (made from the tired or stracca Cows returnin....[more] | Taste: Sharp flavor contrasting with creaminess
Rind: Washed rind, foil wrapped blue cheese
Aging: About 6 months
Consistency: Crumbly and creamy; drier than other Gorgonzolas
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Cademartori, the Cerisa Company
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Cheese connoisseur's 80 lb Wheel Of Parmigiano~Reggiano "Vacche |
This relatively rare Parmigiano is available from only a small number of dairies. The "Vacche Rosse" cows, also referred to as "Razza Reggiana", produce much lower milk yields than the Holstein and Fresian cross, Risona Italiana" those are the primary pr....[more] | Taste: Robust and full bodied; fruity, like fresh pineapple, strong, rich, but not overpowering.
Rind: Natural, oiled rind, varying in color from golden yellow to brown, about 6cm in thickness
Aging: An average of 24 months
Consistency: Color ranges from ivory white to straw yellow; flaky, fine grained, barely visible eyes.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Vache Rose
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