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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Stelvio is a typical mountain cheese made with fresh pasteurized milk from the high alpine pastures around the Stelvio Valley which is located at the foot of the Stilfser Pass (2,758 meters). Made in the finest artisanal tradition, it received the prestigious DOP (Protected Origin) recognition in 2003, which certifies both the quality and historical authenticity of the cheese.

It has a red-brown rind, straw-colored paste and irregular small sized holes. Its soft, slightly elastic texture and the typical intensely aromatic flavor make it a unique specialty of its kind. This is a "big" cheese and does share some similarities to Epoisses, but with a firmer texture. It has been aged for 60 days. Great to melt on sandwiches or an alternative for fondue and a great addition to any cheese tray.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 20 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.

More information for the Stelvio

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.4 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

62% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(4), Complex(4), Creamy(3), Flavorful(4), Nutty(3)

Cons:

Bad flavor(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(5), Melted(4), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Health conscious(4)

Induces gag reflex

By Doug the cheese lover from Minnesota on 1/20/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Pungent

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Strong odor

Best Uses:

Repelent Animals Bugs, Smelling salt, Ward off Vampires

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

My wife found a recipe that called this cheese out. After purchasing this cheese, I picked up the wrapped wedge and found the texture to be soft and flexible so I was excited to dig in. I quickly sliced through the plastic wrap and examined the now unwrapped slice. I am not afraid of bad smelling cheeses so my first whiff was intense but I still wanted to take a bite. I can only explain my next experience was some kind of out-of-body experience. My tongue rolled into the back of my mouth and I started to gag. I wanted to spit it into the sink but I was in fear that the horrible smell would foul up my garbage disposal so I went for the garbage can. Warning! This cheese will adhere its odor to anything it touches. Including taste buds! It took me four washings of my hands to get this repulsive smell off of my fingers. No food or drink will remove the taste!I can only compare this cheese to the foul flavor that one gets with an infected tooth. I am certain that I have been scarred for life.

couldn't get past the awful smell

By Raging Cajun from Waveland, Ms. on 11/8/2008

Gift:

Yes

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

It was Halloween and we thought the family would enjoy a fondue. As my son was melting, one by one, family members came into the kitchen and said "what's that smell?" My son was the only one brave enough to taste and didn't like it. It ended in the trash.

will buy again

By cheeselover

from VA on 10/23/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

great cheese for a lot of different uses

Gosh awful!

By Grace from Little Rock, AR on 10/22/2008

Gift:

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Best Uses:

Never use

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

If you ever want to know what necrosis smells and tastes like this is the cheese for you. If I could have voted no zeros, I would have. This is beyond bad!
I would not wish this on my worst enemy.

Don't judge a cheese by it's smell!

By Joe Buds

from Ocean City, MD on 9/6/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

Upon openeng, was turned off by it's smell. Once I tasted it, I was pleasantly surprised. Great with crackers, on sandwiches combined with lunch meats, on pizza and pieced in salads.

Distinctive flavor

By Jim/TX from El Paso, Tx on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Complex, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Strong aftertaste

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Amatuer chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

May be too "bold" for some tastes. I preferred it paired with something rather than by itself.

stelvio

By milly

from concord ,ca on 8/7/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

i love this cheese is kind of like fontina...
I grow up in Italy and been able to enjoy this cheese...is a great memory and heaven to me!!!

Stelvio is one of my favorites!

By Jerry the Cheese Lover from Lewisville, TX on 7/22/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Stelvio:

Sitting down to this cheese in the evening with a glass of wine is a highlight of my day!

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