Italian Cheese

With the highest number of DOP cheeses, Italy is undoubtedly the world leader in quality dairy production.

Italian DOP Cheeses

Not everyone knows that Italy is the country with the largest variety of cheeses: there are about 500 types. The abundance of Italian cheeses perhaps derives from the ancient origin of the real art of cheesemaking developed by the Etruscans, who passed it to the Romans.

Italy is a production center of excellence: Italian DOP cheeses exceed in quantity even the most famous and celebrated French cheeses. Here's our tips and recipes for a large selection of traditional artisan Italian cheeses, a real journey through the regions and the flavors of Italy.

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5 Lesser Known Italian Cheeses to Try

Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano are undoubtedly masterpieces of Italian dairy tradition and the most popular Italian cheeses, but today want to dedicate this infographic to 5 lesser known Italian cheeses that everybody should try once in a life.

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Tomino Langherino Cheese

Tomino is a small Italian cheese, hailing from the Langhe, a Piedmont agricultural region. Discover the characteristics of Tomino, how to cook and how to pair it.

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Stracchino Cheese: Substitute and Recipes

Stracchino is a soft and creamy cheese hailing from Lombardy. Discover its delicate taste, how it's made and how to use it in recipes.

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Pecorino vs Parmesan: What's the Difference?

What's the difference between Pecorino and Parmigiano? Discover how to distinguish these two Italian cheeses, and how to serve them or use in recipes.

Now, let's start this head-to-head: Pecorino Romano vs Parmigiano Reggiano.

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Provolone Mandarone Cheese

Provolone is a semi-hard cheese originated in Southern Italy, although day it is a typical and exclusive product of Valpadana whereas it almost disappeared in the Southern regions.

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Grana Padano Cheese

Grana Padano is a hard grating cheese produced in the Po Valley, a symbol of the Italian gastronomic prodcution all over the world.

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Pecorino Siciliano DOP Cheese

Pecorino is the oldest cheese in Sicily and, most likely, Europe. It is produced on the whole island and has been recognized with the DOP status. Discover more on this amazing Italian cheese.

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Stracchino Cheese

Stracchino is a fresh very creamy soft cheese made only with the best Italian cow milk cheese in Piedmont and Lombardy. Read more about this delicious and versatile cheese.

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Parmesan Cheese Baskets

A delicious basket made with Parmesan cheese that you can fill with any type of foods: salad, cream cheese, pasta, risotto, vegetables and fruits.

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Pecorino Romano Cheese: Tips and Pairings

How to use Pecorino Romano cheese? Here are some suggestions to enjoy this special Italian sheep cheese.

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Pairing Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese with Wine and Beer

Do you love Mozzarella di Bufala? Prepare your appetizer and choose the right drink. We'll tell you the perfect wines and beers to be served with a delicious buffalo mozzarella!

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How to Use Burrata Cheese: Recipe Ideas and Pairings

Who said that Burrata can be used in Caprese salad only? Discover the many uses of this Italian cheese in a variety of delicious recipes.

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Italian Cheese Board: a Sophisticated Selection

Italy is among the European countries that with the greatest number of products recognized with the status of Protected Designation of Origin (DOP), Protected Geographical Indication (OGP) and Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (IGT). Among them there are some of the most famous Italian cheeses, in fact in Italy each region has its own dairy specialty products and DOP cheeses, each one with its own distinctive flavors and its special processing.

For a special dinner, you can prepare a decadent Italian cheese board, with some of the msot typical Italian cheeses, with different characteristics like textures, ripening period and place of origin.

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Parmigiano-Reggiano is a hard cheese, cooked and not pressed, made from raw cow's milk obtained from animals bred in the production area (in the Provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Mantua) and fed with local fodder. It is the most popular Italian cheese in the world.

Pecorino cheese

The term refers to a wide range of cheeses made from sheep's milk. In Italy there are many different varieties of Pecorino cheese, but the most famous is certainly the Pecorino Romano hailing from the countryside around Rome. Pecorino Romano is one of the oldest cheeses in the world.

Burrata cheese

Burrata is a stretched curd cheese typical of the Puglia region, particularly produced in the provinces of Bari and Taranto. It is a sort of smooth and glossy Mozzarella shell refilled with cream and mozzarella pieces.

Grana Padano DOP

Grana Padano DOP is among the most famous Italian cheeses, together with Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a hard cheese made from cow's milk, cooked and aged for a long period. It has a high energy potential and contains many nutrients, for this reason it is a recommended food for children, adolescents, pregnant women, athletes and the elderly.

Fontina DOP

Fontina is a semi-fat cheese produced in the Valle d'Aosta region. The region's flowers, water and herbs give a unique flavor and aroma to the milk and, consequently, to the cheese.

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP

Buffalo Mozzarella was awarded the DOP status in 1996. It is a fresh stringycheese known and renowned throughout the world.

Caciocavallo DOP

It is one of the oldest and most characteristic from Southern Italy. The most accepted theory about the origin its name derives from the habit of hanging the cheeses, in pairs, at the turn of wooden poles, arranged near the fire during the ripening.

Gorgonzola DOP

Gorgonzola DOP is a soft cheese characterized by blue and green veins, due to the introduction of molds into the cheese paste, produced with pasteurized whole cow's milk in Lombardy. It is available in two variants: Piquant Gorgonzola, the spicy type available in small and medium wheels, and Gorgonzola Dolce, creamy and available in great wheels.

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