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Fontina DOP Classic Cheese – 1/4 wheel (approx. 2.5 kg), full wheel (approx. 8 kg)
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$196.84 - $612.48
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This is a certified DOP product proving its quality and authenticity.
Made from pasteurized whole cow milk this cheese is compact, yellow with oval holes. It has an intense flavour with traces of hay and stable.
Serving suggestions: It is usually well accompanied with full-bodied red wines, aromatic honey, fresh fruits (especially apples and pears).
Production method: artisan and industrial
Salting: dry
Ripening: at least 90 days
Fats: 45% M.F
Average size of the wheel/piece: between 2.5 kg – 2.6 kg for 1/4 of a wheel and appriximately 8 kg for full wheel.
Producers: dairies from the Valle d’Aosta
Code: RO06, RO07
CHEESE PIECES SIZE:
Please note that the size of each piece may vary slightly.
Since pricing is done per gram, slight variations of about 10 or 20 grams may take place. If the difference is greater, we shall get in touch before shipping.
Pre-order only – expected delivery is approximately 2 weeks..
About the product
$7.87/100 gram
A well-known and characteristic Valle d’Aosta cheese used in the recipes for fondues from this region.
It’s made with the milk from indigenous, black and brown patched cows. The alpine pasture productions or, at least, those safeguarding the artisan traditions, stand out amongst the variety of products which are currently on the market, ranging from medium to low quality.
This is a pre-order cheese and waiting period to receive it is approximately 2 weeks.
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