Specialty Cheeses
Fontina Val d’Aosta Item #: R577
- Availability: Stock
- Milk: Cow
- Country: Italy
- Pasteurization: Raw
- Region: Aosta Valley
- Pack: 1/18# V
- Age: 90+ days
- Fat: 45%
- Protection: D.O.P.
The production of this cheese dates all the way back to the Middle Ages. The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation in the Aosta Valley. It is now name protected to keep the true form of the cheese. The paste is smooth and buttery, essential for making Italian Fonduta (fondue) and perfect for gratins.