Italian Countryside Cheeses Gift Crate
SKU: G041
Origin: Italy
$109.99
/ 2 pound
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SKU: G041
This selection of authentic, imported Italian cheeses and accompaniments will whisk you away to the heart of the Mediterranean with each bite. In includes:
- Grana Padano: A distinctly fruity hard cheese with subtly sweet undertones from the North Italian countryside (1/2 lb )
- Mountain Gorgonzola DOP: This fudgy, tangy blue cheese from the Lombardy region, is one of the great blues of the world. Enjoy as a table cheese with fruit and honey - great crumbled over salads. (1/2 lb )
- Brigante: Classic ewe’s milk cheese from Sardinia. A fresh, milky aroma, a mild sheep's milk flavor, and a herbal hint of lemon rounds out this young pecorino. (1/2 lb )
- Provolone Piccante: Our imported Provolone is produced from selected cow's milk in Italy. The taste will transport your mind to the Italian Countryside. (1/2 lb )
- Raw Italian Honey: Award-winning beekeepers, Fabrizio and Pierpaolo Cazzola of Apicoltura Cazzola have been producing honey at Altedo in the province of Bolognia in Emilia-Romagna for over 20 years. (4.23 oz)
- Grissini Piemontesi with Olive Oil: These skinny bread sticks are handmade with real extra virgin olive oil and imported from the Piedmont region of Italy. (5 oz)
- Crostini: Perfect with cheeses, spreads or just for snacking. (5.4 oz)
- Gift Presentation: This beautiful gourmet gift is hand assembled in a sleek black stained wooden crate made in America.
Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
Free shipping offer only applies to street addresses in the contiguous 48 states.
What’s the best way to store my cheese?
The best way to keep cheese fresh is to store it in the vegetable crisper in your fridge. Before doing so, wrap in parchment or wax paper, then wrap loosely in plastic wrap. You can also buy our exclusive cheese storage bags, specially created to keep your cheese fresher, longer.
Unless used for cooking, we don’t recommend storing cheese in the freezer as this will alter its texture.
What is the best temperature to serve my cheese?
Remove cheese from the fridge an hour before serving, as cheese is best experienced at room temperature to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors.
How long will my cheese stay fresh in the refrigerator?
The length of time cheeses last in the fridge after opening depends largely on the type of cheese. Soft varieties tend to spoil more quickly than hard varieties. Please refer to the table below for a convenient reference:
CHEESE TYPE |
EXAMPLES |
SHELF LIFE |
Fresh Cheeses |
Mozzarella, Feta, Burrata, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Chevre |
5 - 7 Days |
Soft Ripened Cheese |
Brie, Camembert, Triple Cream, Limburger, Robiola |
7 - 10 Days |
Blue Cheeses |
Danish Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton |
2 Weeks |
Medium Firm Cheeses (semi-hard) |
Gouda, Havarti, Emmental, Appenzeller, Manchego, Petite Basque, Tete de Moine |
2 - 3 Weeks |
Firm/Sharp Cheeses |
Sharp Cheddar, Provolone Piccante, Cave Aged Gruyere |
4 - 6 Weeks |
Grating Cheeses |
Parmigiano, Grana, Pecorino Romano, Asiago |
3 – 6 Months |
SHIPPING OPTIONS & FEES
Please allow 1-3 business days to process your order.
Perishable Shipping Fees*:
Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99
* Perishable orders below $65 incur a $7.99 surcharge. Perishable orders placed after 10AM PT / 1PM EST on Friday will ship the next Monday to avoid sitting in a carrier’s warehouse over the weekend!
Non-Perishable Shipping Fees (if your order contains only non-refrigerated items):
Standard - $13.99 / Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99*
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Our products are always shipped so they will arrive at your door in optimal condition! We’ve carefully selected packaging options that have minimal impact on the environment without compromising on food safety or quality.
For perishable orders, we line our shipping boxes with Tempguard - a unique, padded insulator made of 100% pre-consumer recycled paper material. We further control the temperature with recycled kraft paper fill and non-toxic frozen gel packs. In the summer months, we may include dry ice to ensure fresh delivery in very hot weather.
Note: Please join our efforts to be mindful of our environment and extend the life-cycle of our packaging, by recycling your shipping box, Tempguard liner, and kraft fill (all 100% curbside recyclable!). Store the gel packs in your freezer and reuse to keep your next picnic or road trip fare cool.