Italian Cheese Parmigiano Reggiano 8 oz.

Parmigiano Reggiano - cow's milk hard cheese - aged 24 months - 8 oz/226 gr, Italy.

Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a prestigious cheese, unique for its inimitable quality originating eight centuries ago in the area between Parma and Reggio Emilia. It contains a concentration of highly nutritious substances. Seven quarts of milk are needed to make each pound of cheese. Slow, natural aging produces an unparalleled taste, easy digestion and substantial nourishment.
Compliments: This cheese goes well as an addition to soups, salads, pasta dishes and veal/chicken.
Appropriate wines: Strong Merlot from Napa or Tokay from Hungria.

Approximately 8 oz each

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Italian Cheese Sampler, Assortment

Italian 4 Cheese Sampler, Assortment - 2 lb/908 gr, Italy.

· Provolone 0.5 lb - cow milk, semi-hard cheese

· Grana Padano 0.5 lb - cow milk, hard cheese

· Gorgonzola 0.5 lb - cow milk, blue cheese

· Pecorino Toscano Stagionato 0.5 lb - sheep milk, hard cheese

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Italian Cheese Caciotta al Tartufo w/Truffles 1 lb.

Caciotta al Tartufo - semi soft cheese with truffles pieces, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Italy.

This semi-soft cheese with black truffles is made from a blend of cow's and sheep's milk, and aged about one month.
The paste is mild and gentle and the flavor of truffles is an original delicacy to match with sharp wines.

Appropriate wines: Strong Merlot from Napa or Tokay from Hungria.

Fat in Cheese: 50%

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Italian Cheese Sampler, Connaisseur

Italian 4 Cheese Sampler, Connaisseur - 31 oz/880 gr, Italian.

· Caciotta al Tartufo 0.5 lb - cow milk, truffle cheese

· Taleggio 0.5 lb - cow milk, stinky cheese

· Ubriaco al Prosecco 0.5 lb - cow milk, semi soft cheese

· Mozzarella 7 oz - buffalo milk, fresh cheese

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Italian Sheep Cheese Pecorino Romano 0.5-1.06 lb

Pecorino Romano Wedge- Genuine Fulvi - sheep's milk hard cheese - 0.5-1.06 lb/0.23-0.48 kg, Italy.

Pecora in Italian means sheep and Pecorino Romano is one of Italy's oldest cheeses. Today most Pecorino cheese is made in Sardina, Italy. This slightly spicy, sharp, tangy sheep cheese gets increasingly robust with age.

Compliments: Try Pecorino Romano with homemade bread, fresh fava beans and wine. Try whittling off shavings and enjoying with salami. It is also a treat with ripe pears and honey.

Appropriate Wines: Dry but rich reds, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Zinfandel.
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Italian Cheese Gorgonzola Dolce 3 lb.

Gorgonzola Dolce - cow's milk soft cheese - 3 lb/1.4 kg, Italy.

Dolce Gorgonzola is a younger, therefore milder, version of aged Gorgonzola. It has a soft, spreadable texture and slightly salty aftertaste. Its texture makes it perfect for spreading on bread and crackers. It is also excellent in risotto and polenta, mixed into vinaigrette, melted on pizza or used as a dip.

Try with berries, pears, peaches and plums.

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Italian Cheese Buffalo Mozzarella 7-8.8 oz.

Mozzarella, Buffalo's Milk Cheese - 7-8.8 oz/200-250 gr, Italy.

In the world of cheese, Mozzarella is the ideal supporting character, content to stay out of the spotlight, but confidently aware of its crucial role in making a scene complete. The origins of the No. 1 cheese in the food industry are muddled with time, but we do know that monks in the Italian region of Capua were making versions in the Medieval period. In those days, Mozzarella was made with rich buffalo milk. Mozzarella di bufala is still made today, but the milder cow’s milk version, known as Fior di Latte, now makes up the vast bulk of Mozzarella made around the worl... more »

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Italian Cheese Parmigiano Reggiano, Aged 24 months 9-11 lbs

Parmigiano Reggiano - cow's milk hard cheese - aged 24 months - 9-11 lbs/4-5 kg, Italy

Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is a prestigious cheese, unique for its inimitable quality originating eight centuries ago in the area between Parma and Reggio Emilia. It contains a concentration of highly nutritious substances. Seven quarts of milk are needed to make each pound of cheese. Slow, natural aging produces an unparalleled taste, easy digestion and substantial nourishment.
Compliments: This cheese goes well as an addition to soups, salads, pasta dishes and veal/chicken.
Appropriate wines: Strong Merlot from Napa or ... more »

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Italian Cheese Taleggio DOP 1 lb.

Taleggio - cow's milk soft stinky cheese DOP, cut cheese - 1 oz/454 gr, Italy.

The softest, creamiest member of the famous Italian Stracchino cheeses, Taleggio was first made in the valley of the same name, located in the historic province of Bergamo. Taleggio made its debut in the international cheese markets after World War I, around the same time as its cousin Bel Paese.
Its rough, rosy crust (inedible), pale yellow interior, and rich, buttery, fruity, and slightly salty flavor are what give Taleggio its individuality. Taleggio's soft, incredibly flavorful interior is creamy in texture and has a pungent aroma. The cheese impar... more »

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Italian Sheep Cheese Cacio De Roma 1 lb.

Cacio De Roma - sheep's milk semi soft cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Italy.

This is a creamy, semi-soft sheep's milk manufactured in the countryside of Rome and aged for about four weeks. Known as "caciotta" for its small four pound form, Cacio de Roma is a classic table cheese from Italy with a very full, flavorful taste.

There are numerous ways to incorporate it into everyday cooking and it can be enjoyed as a snack, melted on pizza or served on a cheese plate.

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