Salumeria Cheese

Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP is aged for 24 months for a nutty, slightly sharp flavor. This king of cheese is perfect for eating as a table cheese or grating over pasta, shredding over salad, or in sauces. Serve chunks of this elegant cheese drizzled with an aged balsamic. Made in northern Italy in the area surrounding Parma and Reggio nell’Emilia, Parmigiano-Reggiano is always produced between April 15 and Nov. 11. Look for evidence of the words ”Parmigiano-Reggiano” spelled out in pin-dot holes in the rind of the cheese to be assured of authenticity. The DOP designation guarantees that the cheese has met exacting Italian standards for quality and place of origin. The cheese arrives in our store in large wheels and is hand-split with a wire. Then each piece is hand-cut and vacuum-packed to order before being shipped to you. Parmigiano-Reggiano may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Emilia-Romagna
• Approx. 1 lb

Aged (stravecchio) cow’s milk cheese captivates with a distinctively sharp flavor and smooth texture. The Auricchio family, a venerable northern Italian producer, makes this cheese in Lombardy. This provolone arrives at our store in 200+ pound logs already aged. Then we hang it for four months more to assure perfect flavor and texture. Auricchio Provolone is best used for eating on its own as part of an antipasto spread, or with fruit. Provolone is not usually grated or melted in dishes. A perishable product, Auricchio Provolone may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Lombardy
• Approx. 1 lb

Sheep’s milk cheese from Sardinia is slightly sharp, and aged for no less than 60 days. Pecorino Sardo, known as “Fiore di Sardegna (Flower of Sardinia),” is often used as an alternative to Pecorino Romano, although it is not as salty. Central Formaggi’s Pecorino Sardo has a mild earthiness and a firm texture. Try it on your next cheese plate paired with a hearty Zinfandel. A perishable product, Pecorino Sardo may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Sardinia
• Approx. 1 lb

A delightful cow’s milk cheese from Trentino is an artisanal cheese with a deep, rich butteriness common to a 100 percent cow’s milk cheeses. Pale straw yellow, Crucolo has a surprisingly tangy finish to its creamy flavor, not unlike a Swiss cheese. This cheese is mild enough for children to enjoy, yet complex enough to please adults. Crucolo goes well with apples, grapes or other fruit, and because it melts well, would be great for macaroni and cheese.

• Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
• Approx. 1 lb

A delicately nutty and mild cow’s milk cheese, Fontina Val d’Aosta has been made in the Italian Alps since the 12th century. This outstanding semi-soft eating cheese with pleasingly complex flavors is also one of the finest melting cheeses in the world. It is used in fondues, for grilled cheese, egg dishes and any other dish calling for melted cheese. A perishable product, Fontina Val d’Aosta may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Aosta Valley
• Approx. 1 lb

A creamy blue cheese with a hint of sweetness, Gorgonzola Dolce is one of the finest cheeses from Northern Italy. This blue cheese has a buttery, almost runny, consistency and a delicate flavor. Gorgonzola Dolce may be enjoyed with fruit, drizzled with honey, in pasta, salads, or crumbled over potatoes. A perishable product, Gorgonzola Dolce may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Lombardy
• Approx. 1 lb

The famous Italian blue cheese with a bold flavor, Mountain Gorgonzola is slightly firm, crumbly, and a little salty. The flavor is delicate, however, making it a wonderful cheese for dessert with grapes or figs, walnuts, and a glass of sweet wine. Mountain Gorgonzola can be ordered by the 6-pound wheel as well as in one-pound portions. A perishable product, Mountain Gorgonzola may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Lombardy
• Approx. 1 lb

Aged sheep’s milk sharp-flavored cheese is still made in the Lazio region surrounding Rome, unlike many Pecorinos now made in Sardinia. Produced between October and June each year, this cheese is generally slightly saltier and more strongly flavored than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Pecorino Romana is ideal for grating over pasta, in soups or stews, or in other dishes calling for a sharp cheese. A perishable product, Pecorino Romano may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Lazio
• Approx. 1 lb

Sheep’s milk cheese from Spain is mild with a nutty flavor and firm texture. Produced on the plains of La Mancha, this is Spain’s most-renowned and best-loved cheese, made only from the milk of Manchega sheep. This straw-colored cheese, which has been aged for at least six months, has wide appeal as an eating cheese, and is often served with fruit or with honey. A perishable product, Manchego may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Approx. 1 lb

Moliterno al Tartufo is a moderately sharp, beautifully aged cheese with intense truffle flavor. Made of sheep and goat’s milk in Sardinia, this cheese is aged and then injected with black truffles for more aging. The result is irresistible flavor and texture. Perfect to star alone as a cheese course with red wines or dessert wines. Moliterno al Tartufo is a perishable product, and may require 2nd day shipping, depending on your location.

• Approx. 1 lb

Moliterno is a sheep’s milk cheese with full, rounded flavors and a firm texture. This Sardinian cheese, aged five to eight months, is very versatile – good to center a cheeseboard with mild and strong cheeses, great in sandwiches, and fine to shave over a casserole.

• Approx. 1 lb

This mild sheep’s milk cheese is handmade in the French Pyrenees Mountain range, a natural border that divides France and Spain. Each wheel weighs approximately 1.5 pounds and has an easily recognizable, classic brownish buffed rind. Aged for 3 months, this cheese is semi-soft and aromatic with fruit notes of apple and pear as well as flavors of butter, hazlenut and olive. The taste will become nuttier, and the texture drier, as it ages. A delightful cheese served with fresh walnuts and dates after a meal. Petit Basque is a perishable product, and may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Half Wheel (3/4 lb.)

Sheep’s milk cheese is moderately sharp from 20 months of aging. Pecorino Gran Cru from Sardinia has a delightful nutty, rounded flavor almost like a Parmigiano-Reggiano. This is a delightful eating cheese, but can also be grated for pastas or sauces. A perishable product, Pecorino Gran Cru may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Sardinia
• Approx. 1 lb

A sharp aged sheep’s milk cheese studded with whole black peppercorns is an exciting alternative to regular Pecorino Romano. It has a spiciness and bite that is pleasing as a table cheese, as well as terrific for grating or shaving over pasta and soup. Made entirely from sheep’s milk and aged nine months for well-aged flavor and very firm texture. A perishable product, Pecorino Pepato may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Sicily
• Approx. 1 lb

Young Tuscan Pecorino is a mild cheese made only from the milk of pure-bred ewes. Full of sweet grassy flavor and with a pliable texture, the cheese has a D.O.P. designation that guarantees it is produced within the region of Tuscany and meets special standards. Pecorino Toscano Fresco is rich in butter fat and is best enjoyed as a table cheese; it is not recommended for grating. This is wonderful on an antipasto platter or to serve as a dessert course with peaches, grapes or berries. A perishable product, this cheese may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Tuscany
• Approx. 1 lb

Aged Pecorino Toscano sheep’s milk cheese is medium strong in flavor. A D.O.P designation guarantees that it is made according to the same exacting standards as the less-mature ”fresco” version. The extra aging produces a firmer pecorino with greater complexity and richer flavor. (”Stagionato” means aged.) This is a wonderful table cheese that pairs well with big Tuscan red wines, or wonderful as part of an antipasto spread, or shaved on salads. Sprinkle it with a little freshly-ground black pepper and drizzle with chestnut honey for an unusual dessert. A perishable product, Pecorino Toscano may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Tuscany
• Approx. 1 lb

A rare aged cow’s milk cheese from the Veneto region, Piave has an intense, full-bodied flavor. Named after the river that runs through the region. Piave is a product of ancient cheese-making traditions. Piave Vecchio, with a distinctively nutty flavor, is aged for one year. It is the quintessential accompaniment to oven-baked polenta, and frequently grated on top of regional Veneto pasta dishes. This is one of the Salumeria staff’s favorite eating cheeses, and recommended to accompany robust red wines. A perishable product, Piave Vecchio may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Veneto
• Approx. 1 lb

Ultra-rich Italian cream cheese, Mascarpone is fresh and mild with a delicate sweet cream flavor. Italian mascarpone is made from cream gathered from cows grazing on grasses, herbs and flowers in Lombardy. Italian Mascarpone is much richer than American-style cream cheese, and is made without starters or rennet. While nearly everyone associates mascarpone with the dessert classic tiramisu, it can also be layered between fresh berries and zabaglione, or served with fresh figs. Mascarpone is versatile for savory dishes, too, in place of butter or heavy cream to enrich a cream sauce, or for risotto. A perishable product, Mascarpone may require 2nd day shipping, depending on distance.

• Region: Lombardy
• 8 oz (226.8 gm)

Sapore del Piave is a rich, full-flavored cow’s milk cheese from the Veneto. Named “Flavor of Piave” for the river that runs through the region, the cheese reveals the delicate nuances of the herbs and flowers the cows graze on, while aging of about 16 months adds depth and a texture similar to aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

• Region: Veneto
• Approx. 1 lb