A high-fat cheese made from cow’s milk in a cylindrical form with a slightly concave border. The rind is slightly brown and hard. Straw yellow in color, the cheese has a soft texture with tiny round holes.
A high-fat cheese made from cow’s milk in a cylindrical form with a slightly concave border. The rind is slightly brown and hard. Straw yellow in color, the cheese has a soft texture with tiny round holes.
Price per Pound: $9.99 domestic, $12.99 imported
Weight: 17 to 39.5 pounds
Fat Content: Minimum 45 percent
Production Period: From November to July
Ripening: After salting, it is stored for three months.
Taste: Delicate, mild and fine.
Production Areas: The region of Val D’Asosta. Production of Fontina dates back to the Middle Ages.
Use: As a table cheese, and because it is easy to melt, it is popular for fondues and au gratin dishes.
