Italian

Provolone is a delicious spun curd cheese that, thanks to its characteristic plasticity during the manufacturing, can be realized with different shapes: pancetta or salame, mandarino, with its distinctive slices, and fiaschetto. The mild variation, that is made with calf curd, requires an aging of maximum three months: a classic for all the lovers of this cheese. The forms of Provolone Latteria Soresina mature in controlled temperature and humidity environments to guarantee the correct maturing process. The spicy one involves the use of kid and/or lamb rennet paste and rests for a minimum of three months up to a year or more before marketing.

Pecorino Romano is Italy`s oldest cheese, dating back to ancient Roman times. This hard sheep`s milk cheese is typically aged for one year and used as a grating cheese. Zerto Pecorino Romano, like most Pecorino Romano made today, is made in Sardinia where land and sheep are abundant.

This cow’s milk cheese from Veneto is bathed in Prosecco and aged for a minimum of 6 months. The creamy yet crystalline paste develops delicate floral aromas and hints of pear and golden apple. It is a perfect marriage of texture and flavor and a part of Sergio Moro’s group of celebrated Ubriaco cheeses. Sergio obtained special permission from the DOP to use Prosecco in the name of his cheese, an honor they don’t bestow upon just anyone.

Brigante by Pinna is a young sheep’s milk cheese hailing from the beautiful island of Sardinia. Aged for 20-30 days, this delicate, mild cheese is formed in basket weave molds, an ancient technique that has been used by shepherds who made pecorinos by pressing curds directly into woven baskets. Pinna then adds fresh saffron and black peppercorn during the cheesemaking process, resulting in a cheese with a rounded herbal quality and inviting bite. This lovely cheese has a delicate milky aroma and springy interior. Perfect for any cheese board with charcuterie and olives. Enjoy the Brigante with a mild, fruity red or crispy white wine.

A fanciful version of our most loved cheese. The paste is fresh and delicate, punctuated by tiny, fragrant small pieces of chili pepper.

Cacio de Roma an Italian semi-soft cheese made using sheep`s milk, made in the countryside of Rome, Italy. Cacio means cheese, is used in most of the parts of Italy. This cheese in the form of a small round is reffered as Caciotta, while in the rest of Italy it is known as formaggio. The cheese is aged for about one month, during which it develops a tangy flavour and creamy texture. It is the classic table cheese with the aroma of a young sheep`s milk and can be enjoyed as a snack, eat with salad, pizza, pasta. Since it melts very well, it is used in everyday cooking

Aged for a minimum of 3 months, this power-packed cheese is made of 100% Tuscan ewe’s milk collected from June through September. Its dark amber rind encases a crumbly straw-colored paste. The pronounced, buttery flavor is enhanced by a sweet and mellow sheepiness and a mild peppery finish.With a texture suitable for slicing, shaving and grating, Pecorino Toscano Stagionato serves admirably as a table cheese or as an addition to any recipe calling for a sharper, more intensely flavored cheese. Try it alongside a bowl of toasted walnuts—the bitter tannins of the nuts complement the oily richness of the cheese perfectly.

A dominant product of the Dolomite mountain range, Piave Extra Aged is a traditional cheese made with centuries old traditions and methods. Characterized by a sweet, full-bodied flavor, this Piave is aged for over 12 months for a true taste of the Belluno cheesemaking tradition. Because the cheese ages for a full year, the texture becomes quite crumbly and grainy, wonderful for snacking and grating.

This semihard sheep’s milk cheese is bathed in balsamic vinegar (a regional specialty) and juniper berries and then aged in oak barrels. The deep reddish brown rind that develops encases a bone white paste that is slightly granular and flaky. Full of flavor, musty aromas yield to a lingering fruity, woodsy finish with hints of juniper.

From among the throngs of hopeful young pecorinos, these cheeses are specially selected by the master cheese maker at Il Forteto for longer aging and curing. Pecorino Toscano Oro Antico Riserva DOP undergoes lavish Tuscan olive oil treatments worthy of the finest European spas. After its initial olive oil rub down, it goes to relax in a stone cellar for six months where it enjoys further olive oil baths. At last, it is crowned with the red wax seal that marks it as Oro Antico Riserva. The final result is a semi-hard cheese whose herbaceous flavors are complemented by the richness of the sheep`s milk, notes of fruit and nuts, and just a touch of sharpness.

This naturally sweet, yet surprisingly light, soft cheese is made from the freshest pasteurized cream. The ultimate dessert cheese, it compliments chocolates, coffee, fruits, liqueurs and is used to make tiramisu. Excellent on pasta, or as a delicious spread (with just half the calories of butter.) Kosher approved.
Easy Serving Ideas

Combine BelGioioso Mascarpone with a sweet liqueur. Place alternating layers of fresh fruit and the Mascarpone mixture into parfait glasses. Serve with a sweet wine or champagne for an elegant dessert.
Mix BelGioioso Mascarpone with pure maple syrup and spread onto piping hot French toast and garnish with fresh berries for an elegant Sunday brunch entrée.
Serve BelGioioso Mascarpone with radishes and a fruity ale beer for an interesting party appetizer.
For a succulent side dish, combine BelGioioso Mascarpone with fresh herbs or vegetables such as basil, spinach, red or yellow peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. Mix with hot pasta or rice and serve.
Mix BelGioioso Mascarpone with BelGioioso CreamyGorg®. Thinly spread mixture onto slices of prosciutto. Roll onto breadsticks, pear or apple slices, or zucchini, cucumber and celery sticks.