COW'S CHEESE

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Asiago d’Allevo Mezanno DOP

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Veneto region. Aged 6 months. Excellent table cheese and perfect for cooking and grating. Rich in protein and lower in fat than other types of cheese.

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Caciocavallo Ragusano DOP

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Sicily region. Aged 6 months. Hard edible rind. Sharp, spicy flavors. Pairs well with spicy red wines or dark beers. Serve with a drizzle of honey or fig jam.

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Fontina Fontal

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Lombardy region. Aged 2-4 months. Low moisture but soft; great cooking cheese, use for pizza, grilled cheese or mac and cheese. Mild, nutty.

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Gorgonzola Dolce Verde, DOP

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Lombardy region. Aged 2 months. Creamy, green veined. Soft and spreadable; sweet, delicate flavor. Pairs beautifully with Moscato d’Asti and fresh pears for dessert.

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Montasio Fresco DOP

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Friuli region. Aged 2-3 months. Mild delicate flavor; finishes with a fruity flavor and a hint of nuts. Excellent with white wine.

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Piave Stagionato

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Veneto region. Aged 1 year. Flaky, hard grainy texture. An intense, nutty (almond), slightly fruity taste. Shave over bitter greens; eat with aperitif; pairs well with white wine or amber ale.

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Provolone Topolino

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Lombardy region. Aged 3 months. Mild, sweet and creamy. Serve at room temperature, cut into coins and drizzled with good extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Best with white or very young

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Taleggio La Baita DOP

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Lombardy region. Aged 6-10 weeks. Washed rind, uncooked cheese. Soft and creamy consistency, complex sweet and salty taste, Best on warm crusty bread.

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SHEEP'S CHEESE

 

Crotonese Dark Rind

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Calabria region. Aged 4 months. Semi-hard, crumbly texture. Sharp flavor, salty and sweet at the same time. Great over pasta or pair with salumi or other cured meats. Pair with dry red wines.

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Pecorino Toscano Manciano DOP

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Tuscany region. Aged 30 days. Pasturized milk; mild, sweet milky taste, less salty than other pecorino. Semi-soft. Enjoy with young Chianti.

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Primo Sale Pepato

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Sicily region. Aged 6 months. Made with the milk of a ewe, and lightly salted, studded with whole peppercorns. Texture is firm, not hard. Salty and tangy, with peppery finish. Serve as a salad with tomatoes, onions, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Goes well with Pinot Noir.

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Ricotta Salata

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Sicily region. Aged 30 days. Dry compact texture. Nutty, salty, slightly sweet milky flavor. Ideal for crumbling into salads, or on top of grilled fruits.

GOAT'S CHEESE

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Caprino San Tom DOP

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Lombardy region. Aged 6 months. Hard, white cheese. Sweet, lightly acidic, goat-y flavor and perfume. Lasting after taste. Pairs beautifully with a rich fruity red wine like cabernet.

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Roccaruja

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Lombardy region. Aged 1-2 months. Semi-hard, crumbly texture. Forward animal flavors, slightly acidic. Use as a source of protein in salads; holds up well against vinaigrette. Pair with red wines.