Fontina Valdostana Dop d'Alpeggio 1/4 in shape

The Valdostan Fontina DOP mountain cheese is one of the best cow’s cheeses in Italy. Unfortunately, it is also among the most imitated. The production area is exclusively the autonomous region of Valle d’Aosta, above 2000 meters, in pastures rich in forage essences that provide the cheese with a wide range of flavors and aromas.

This delicious cheese is also among the most known for its ability to melt and become creamy. It is widely used in the kitchen for filling and seasoning delicious dishes, but also to be enjoyed fresh at the table.

Fontina is made using milk from Valdostan cattle such as the Pezzata Rossa and the Pezzata Nera. This cheese undergoes a minimum aging of 3 months in dark, humid places, often obtained by excavating tunnels or utilizing ancient mines. Its processing technique absorbs almost all lactose, so it can be defined as lactose-free.