Fontina

Rennet: Animal

Milk: Raw Cow's Milk

Cheese: Type 3, Alpine Style

Related: Centovalli Ticino, Gruyere.

Origin: Produced in Valle d'Aosta, Italy

Age: 1 year minimum

Story: Fontina is another cheese whose name has been borrowed by so many imitators that the original is almost forgotten. The real Italian Fontina is made and aged in an Alpine style. It's less creamy and nutty than Gruyere, but it brings a big fruity flavor, and a pleasant texture. With proper aging, it can even develop a slight sharpness.

Pairings: Valle D'Aosta wines, Medium Lagers, Cognac

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