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The Italians are horrified by our usage of this, the world's most famous hard cheese. Here in the States, it is thought of as purely a grating cheese. The rest of the world savours Parmigiano-Reggiano as a delicious, full-flavored eating cheese. It began life seven centuries ago in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, part of Bologna and part of Mantua. Nature blessed this zone with the most idealistic cattle grazing land to create the unique milk from the "Zone Tripica". The local cheese craftsmen took it from there, utilizing a totally natural process that has not changed for 700 years. No additives, no machinery, no gimmicks. Just sweet, fresh milk in its pristine state; the artisan's ancient skills and then nature's own good time (aged from 18 to 20 months). What you see today is just what the knights, serfs, saints and kings of old ate!- Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 80 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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The Italians are horrified by our usage of this, the world's most famous hard cheese. Here in the States, it is thought of as purely a grating cheese. The rest of the world savours Parmigiano Reggiano as a delicious, full-flavored eating cheese. It began life seven centuries ago in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, part of Bologna and part of Mantua. Nature blessed this zone with the most idealistic cattle grazing land to create the unique milk from the "Zone Tripica". The local cheese craftsmen took it from there, utilizing a totally natural process that has not changed for 700 years. No additives, no machinery, no gimmicks. Just sweet, fresh milk in its pristine state; the artisan's ancient skills and then nature's own good time (aged from 18 to 20 months). What you see today is just what the knights, serfs, saints and kings of old ate!
America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Illustrated have both voted igourmet.com's Parmigiano Reggiano #1 in their quest to find the best Parmesan in America today. "We preferred the igourmet regular and Vacche Rosse Parmigiano-Reggiano by a landslide, ranking them significantly higher than the other cheeses for complexity of flavor and appealing texture. And when we tasted the regular Parmigiano from igourmet against our supermarket cheeses, it was an easy winner."
- Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 80 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
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We experienced a moment of culinary divinity when we first sampled this double-aged Gouda. Previously, we doubted that any cheese could be more flavorful than Beemster's 18-month Aged Gouda, but their X.O. indeed sets a new bar. With this 26-month gouda, we first noticed its delicate, brittle texture. After we tasted it, the flavor of butterscotch permeated the palate, followed by alternating waves of whiskey and pecan.- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 24 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
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In order to understand the subtle difference between Grana Padano and Parmigiano-Reggiano, you need to taste them side-by-side. That is why we have created this special offering, containing 1/2 pound of each. Enjoy them chunked and drizzled with thick Four-Leaf Balsamico, thinly sliced over caesar salad or carpaccio, or grated over soup or pasta. Each of these cheeses has a long, storied history and the two have been rivals for centuries. Let the debate continue!
- Two 1/2 lb. cuts included.
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Bigio is a unique sheep's milk cheese brought to us from Italy by Il Forteto. This semi-hard cheese is traditionally matured for five months and then matured under ash for an additional two to three months. This method of aging is done to speed up the process, according to an old farmer's tradition, and continues today. While ripening under the thick layer of ash, moisture is absorbed, both preventing the formation of mold on the rind and removing acidity, leaving a sweet and tasty pecorino cheese. Bigio is a versatile cheese, hard enough to grate yet excellent served sliced or chunked as well.- Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 4 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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French Mimolette, also called "Boule de Lille," dates back to the reign of Louis XIV, who prohibited the import of Dutch cheeses into France. The residents of Flanders had strong cultural ties to Holland and dearly loved the banished Dutch specialties. Their alternatives were to either smuggle in contraband cheeses or produce their own. Thus, Mimolette was born. Aged Mimolette is a hard cheese that has the same texture and spherical shape as Dutch Edam, but with a natural rind. It is produced in nine pound spheres containing a bright orange interior. Because of its hue, it is sometimes called "Halloween Cheese." It tastes gloriously sweet, yet uncommonly tame for a French cheese.
Aged Mimolette, popular throughout France, is a dense cheese, hard enough to be grated. Enjoy it chunked or served with a hearty bread and fruit.
- Made from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged for 12 months.
- Photo depicts whole 7 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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French Mimolette, also called "Boule de Lille", dates back to the reign of Louis XIV, who prohibited the import of Dutch cheeses into France. The residents of Flanders (now part of Belgium), the northernmost region of France, had strong cultural ties to Holland (many still speak Dutch as their first language today) and dearly loved the banished Dutch specialties. Their alternatives were to either smuggle in the contraband cheeses or make a go at producing their own - with a French twist, of course! And so, Mimolette was born. Mimolette is a semi-hard cheese that has the same texture and spherical shape as Dutch Edam, but with a natural rind. It is produced in bowling-ball sized 7-pound spheres with a bright orange-colored interior. Because of its hue, it is sometimes called the "Halloween Cheese." Its taste is gloriously sweet, yet uncommonly tame for a French cheese.
Mimolette is very popular throughout France and is enjoyed by both the most timid cheese novice and the serious connoisseur. This variety is aged for twelve months and is quite flavorful. Slice it thin!
- Made from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged for 12 months.
- Photo depicts whole 7 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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Canestrato Pugliese owes its name to the baskets in which this sheep's milk cheese from Puglia is set to ripen. Baskets are among the most typical products of Apulian artisans, along with terracota and woodwork. Made from the Apulian reed, which lends a sweet taste to the cheese, the basket is an integral part of the manufacturing of this respected cheese. The basket produces this cheese's signature crinkled rind as well.
The ewes that are milked to produce Canestrato Pugliese are only allowed to graze on Apulian green grasses. They are milked twice per day, so that the milk retains its micro-elements and has a richer, fuller flavor. Well-known in Southern Italy, Canestrato Pugliese is a very rare specialty item anywhere else in the world. - Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
- Whole form is 32 pounds.
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We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Based in Busche, a town in the Province of Belluno, Italy, Lattebusche is a cooperative that has been active in the dairy industry for more than 40 years, best known for producing Piave. Busche is a pristine area rich in grazing land that has always been naturally devoted to cattle farming. Characterized by extremely cold weather with plenty of snowfalls in winter and short, cool summers, the Province of Belluno is a typical alpine environment.
Caprino is made from a blend of goat's milk and cow's milk, and with the addition of black peppercorns, this cheese has a distinctive flavor. The expert blending of the two milks and the careful aging give us a cheese that is aromatic with hints of the acidity of the goat's milk, yet which still retains all the sweetness of the cow's milk. Sweet when young, it becomes more and more intense with age. It can be eaten on its own as a second course, cut into cubes to prepare salads, or used as a decoration for starters made with raw vegetables. We love to shave it over pasta and grilled steaks. - Made from pasteurized cow and goat's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 4.4 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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This special Manchego is aged for over 12 months, giving it a sharper, nuttier flavor and a firmer, more brittle texture than its younger namesake. It is produced in Central Spain's La Mancha region; a territory known for its fierce winds, violent temperature swings, and desert-like aridity. Manchego Reserve is made using traditional methods under strict quality guidelines. We especially love this cheese served with Rioja wine and fresh fruit.- Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 7 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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Sardinia is one of the least populated regions of Italy. Natural pastures cover more than half the area of this secluded Mediterranean island. Sheep and goats are widely raised on Sardinia's beautiful hilly interior where herbs such as rosemary, sage, myrtle and juniper grow wild. This is where Sardoformaggi (established in 1963) gets its milk for Capradoro. A rarity among Italian cheeses, Capradoro is an aged goat's milk cheese. This hard, flaky cheese has incredible floral notes and a refreshing lemony tang. A truly remarkable tasting goat cheese, Capradoro is excellent on a cheese board and suitable for grating or shredding.- Made from pasteurized goat's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 4 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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Pecorino is the generic name for Italian sheep's milk cheeses. This special pecorino comes dotted with red peperoncino flakes that give it a moderate spiciness that tickles the back of your throat without setting your mouth on fire. The peperoncino is an Italian red chili pepper that is shaped like a finger and about as hot as a jalapeno. Aged for over three months, the cheese has a firm texture that makes it a good candidate for slicing or grating. People who like spicy cheeses like PepperJack might find our Chili Pepper Pecorino to be a sophisticated alternative. It nicely blends the herbaceous flavor of sheep's milk with the spice of Italian chili peppers.- Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 4 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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