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A classic mountain cheese made with whole milk from local farms in the lush mountainous region of Alto-Adige. Alta Badia has a smooth texture and slightly savoury, spicy, nutty flavour which is rich but certainly not strong – it is a little reminiscent of a gruyère, but the texture is a little softer. It is aged for 6 months.
Region: Alto-Adige, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
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