Dairy
Fontina
Also called Fontina Valle d'Aosta
A semi-soft cow's-milk cheese from the Valle d'Aosta, made from the raw milk of a single milking and aged in mountain caves. It melts smoothly without separating.
Origin
The Valle d'Aosta, in the Italian Alps.
Flavour
Mild, buttery and nutty, with an earthy, slightly sweet finish.
How to use it
Dice it onto pizza, melt it into fonduta with egg yolks and milk, or layer it into baked pasta and polenta.
Storage
Wrap in paper and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before eating on its own.
