Fontina Valdostana after Alpine pasture 300g
The DOP Fontina cheese from Valle d'Aosta is one of the best cow's milk 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 well-known for its melting ability and becoming creamy. It is widely used in cooking to stuff and dress delicious dishes, but it can also be enjoyed fresh on the table.
PRODUCTION
Fontina is made using milk from local breeds such as the Pezzata Rossa and the Pezzata Nera. This cheese undergoes a ripening period of at least 3 months in dark and humid places, often by digging tunnels or using ancient mines. Its processing technique almost entirely absorbs lactose, so it can be defined as lactose-free.
Fontina Valdostana after Alpine pasture 300g: How is it produced
Latteria del Monterosa, Aosta Valley
Ingredients Fontina Valdostana after Alpine pasture 300g
Nutritional values
Fontina Valdostana after Alpine pasture 300g: use in the kitchen
The Fontina Valdostana d'Alpeggio in a 300-gram portion can be used to fill polenta, as is done in its regions of origin. Great for the recipe of Valdostana fondue, to which milk and eggs should be added to prevent lumps from forming. Spectacular with the addition of a sprinkle of white truffle, for extrasensory experiences.
TASTING
It has a compact, thin crust, and a soft, buttery, melting paste, with slight holes resembling partridge eyes, in color ranging from straw yellow to intense yellow. It has a sweet and pleasing taste, with prominent herbal notes due to the many aromatic herbs present in the pastures of Alpe Gemme, and a rich bouquet of aromas that develops during aging in the cave.
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Fontina Valdostana after Alpine pasture 300g: pairings
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Fontina Valdostana after Alpine pasture 300g
Aosta Valley
