Product Reviews and Ratings - Italy - Fontina Val d'Aosta from igourmet

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(based on 10 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Italy

Fontina is the symbol of agriculture in Italy's tiny, French speaking Aosta Valley region. The cows that produce the milk for Fontina Val d'Aosta graze on high-altitude Alpine pastures dotted with wildflowers and native herbs. Fontina is a great cooking cheese, as it melts evenly without losing any flavor. Extremely aromatic (some might say "stinky"), Fontina is best noted for its value as a savory and fruity table cheese. Its slightly grassy flavor embodies the taste of a true raw milk cheese.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged 90 days.
Photo depicts whole 19 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.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(6), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Melted(5), Salads(3), Sandwiches(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4), Simple tastes(3)

Excellent!!!

By Yve the Taster

from Bronx, N.Y. on 11/3/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

Great for fondues and in sauce for pasta.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Hard to find anywhere but IGOURMET!

By jovanna

from Long Island, NY on 5/21/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Melts very well, Smooth

Best Uses:

Casseroles, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Italian

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

I live in an area that avails a cook of anything they need, but this cheese was the most elusive. The only Fontina that could be found was from Finland, not what I was searching for. This is a rustic cheese, has its own flavor. Good for au gratin dishes, bruschetta, and Italian-style casseroles..Yes, it has an aroma upon first opening the package, but it's certainly nothing out of the norm. It disspates quickly, and you're left with just the subtle taste of Italy.

This is agreat tasting cheese-Yummy

By SB from Connecticut on 5/21/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

Great to eat with bread and wine.

not what I bargained for

By Cheesie

from Maricopa, Az on 11/29/2007

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

Once I opened the cheese it molded in less than 2 weeks.

a winner

By buba

from walnut creek, ca on 11/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

anti pasto, pizza cheese, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

A perennial favorite in our home. Versatile in its use.

Only just okay

By Pasta Mama from Utah on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Good texture

Cons:

Overripe

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Italian

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

I have had other fontina cheeses that I have liked better.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Really interesting

By Jesse

from PA on 6/18/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

The taste is great... but I just need to get used to the smell... kind of smells a little like road-kill. In any case, this is the first time I've had this kind of cheese and I find it really interesting.

"This cheese was a hit!"

By Peugot from NJ on 4/16/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Fruit, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Appreciate the best, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

I was not at all disappointed with this product. It was true Fontina Val d' Aosta in taste and smell! A definite keeper.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

excellent cheese

By capteld from maryland on 2/28/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Breadwine and cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

It meets expectation when expiration date is OK

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

stinky but yummy!

By dyno from Redondo Beach, CA on 2/28/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Average expense for a, Wonderful product

Best Uses:

Lasagne, Table cheese with fruit

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Fontina Val d'Aosta:

I loved the taste of this fontina. Quite different than what I expected but an excellent addition to the other cheeses in my lasagne. Next, to try it with polenta or melted over disc
polenta with figs...

Customer Reviews about the Fontina Val d'Aosta at igourmet