Italy

This is an all-natural version of the traditional fruit cake from Siena, typical of the Christmas holiday. Dense, sticky, soft, and sweet, it is like a cross between cake and candy with dried citrus and crunchy almonds. Its rich and extravagant flavor comes from a blend of spices and honey. Panforte means “strong bread” in Italian, in reference to the many fragrant spices used...

Sottocenere is aged in ashes to preserve it as per Venetian farmers’ tradition. This cheese has black truffles throughout. The rind is aromatized with truffle oil and the ash also contains nutmeg, clove, coriander, cinnamon, licorice, and fennel. This makes for quite a flavorful punch. Quite exotic and aromatic, this cheese is luxurious on its own and a treat in cooking...

Moliterno is an Italian cheese named after the town where it originates in southern Italy. It is made by blending sheep and goat’s milk. The cheese is formed in a basket for about 24 hours and left to age. While it is aging, the Moliterno is rubbed with olive oil to retain its moisture. The paste is firm and has a rich golden color. Its aroma is a balance of rustic and sweet...

This Coriander Honey evokes a Moroccan spice market with its intense aromas of fennel and exotic spices. The fennel comes through in the flavor as well, along with earthy and woody notes. Brothers Fabrizio and Pierpaolo have been tending bees and collecting honey as for over 20 years. Their honey is extracted using centrifugal force, for a voluptuous texture that maintains the...

Taleggio has been on plates of Italians since the time of the Caesars.  It pairs well with fruit, smeared on bread alone or with spices and tomato on bruschetta. Its consistency allows it to melt well for use on pasta, risotto or on polenta.

This pesto is made in Tuscany using Genoese DOP basil as the basic ingredient. In addition to the basil, small amounts of garlic, walnuts and pine-nuts are combined with extra virgin olive oil. A blend of Grana Padano, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano are added to create a luxurious sauce perfect for pasta.

Acacia honey is blended with natural Umbrian black truffles to create this unique accompaniment. It will enliven any dish, from cheese to charcuterie.

This ancient cheese is made from 100% sheep’s milk collected in the countryside of Rome and produced in Nepi, 15 miles north of the city. Aged 10 months to 1 year , Fulvi® is in a class by itself. What separates Fulvi from other Pecorino Romanos is the higher butterfat content of the whole (not skimmed) sheep’s milk from Lazio, making it less dry and hard than those made in...

The unpasteurized milk used for Malandrone 1477 Parmigiano-Reggiano is sourced exclusively from the cows born and raised on the Malandrone farm. Being a farmstead cheese means being able to control the aspects of the final product.  Malandrone contributes much of its flavor profile to how the cheese is produced. Of course, because Parmigiano-Reggiano has certain DOP and PDO...

Mitica Taralli are made with extra virgin olive oil and white wine, adding layers of flavor and contributing to a pleasantly crumbly texture that is not too dry like so many others. Their richness and full flavor make them far more special than any ordinary cracker. These hearty twists are made with genuine Fulvi Pecorino Romano and black pepper.