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Say it in Italian. Say it in German. Either way, this big wheel will enchant you! In the Alto Adige where Italy borders on Austria, the two countries not only share language and folklore, but also cheese. The name Dolomitenkönig, or Dolomiti in Italian, recalls a Teutonic legend born deep in the Dolomites. The mythological King Laurin was a dwarf king who lived in a hollowed out mountain full of tunnels and corridors - much like this cheese! According to the fairy tale, the Dolomite King owned a great rose garden on top of the mountains. When he was rejected by his lady love, he was so angry that he cast a spell on the roses, turning them into the dramatic stony peaks so typical of the Dolomite mountains. From this magical land comes a magical cheese - Dolomiti.
Dolomitenkönig is a noble, soft-textured cheese made in the Swiss style. It has a full flavor with just a dash of sweetness and a hint of walnut. Made exclusively using the high-quality cow's milk of the Pusteria Valley, Dolomitenkönig closely follows an ancient local recipe which requires at least 60 days of aging. Its characteristic feature is its slightly convex shape and unmistakable holey texture.
- Made from cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 16 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
basically OK
By sage
from Ivins, UT on 7/8/2008
from Ivins, UT on 7/8/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Dolomitenkoenig Swiss:
enjoyable, not aggressive