Canestrato Capra Basilischi
Among the oldest cheeses in the traditional Italian cheese. Dating back as early as the fourth century A.C. , The Enotri, shepherds and farmers turned the milk in typical rush baskets, from there its name. The production area includes the south, but even more marginal areas unsuitable for grazing by domestic cattle, grazing by goats valued as inland Lucan between the Val d’Agri and Val Basento and it is here that the company Guffanti selects the best canestrato goat.
Milk: Goat
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Parmiggiano Reggiano Montagna Dop
Made with milk form cows that graze on lush fodder from the pastures of the cooler Canossa slopes between Parco Nazionale dell Appennino and Reggio Emilia where the cheese must be made as well. The long maturation makes the Parmigiano Reggiano firm, crumbly and fruity, with a marked and very intense flavor. Ideal for lactose-intolerants, digestible even by younger children. Higher protein and calcium per gram that meat by 5 to 1. But digested in just 3 hours instead of 24 hours like meat. Enjoyable grated on pasta of course and flake on your rocket salad or flaked with honey and balsamic vinegar as a dessert: a unique experience. Aged 30 months
Region: Emilia and Parma, Italy
Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Cantarelli Montagna Parmiggiano Reggiano Dop 200g portion
Made with milk form cows that graze on lush fodder from the pastures of the cooler Canossa slopes between Parco Nazionale dell Appennino and Reggio Emilia where the cheese must be made as well. The long maturation makes the Parmigiano Reggiano firm, crumbly and fruity, with a marked and very intense flavor. Ideal for lactose-intolerants, digestible even by younger children. Higher protein and calcium per gram that meat by 5 to 1. But digested in just 3 hours instead of 24 hours like meat. Enjoyable grated on pasta of course and flake on your rocket salad or flaked with honey and balsamic vinegar as a dessert: a unique experience. Aged 30 months.
Region: Emilia and Parma, Italy
Milk: Cow
Size: 200g portion
Cantarelli Vacche Rosse Parmiggiano Reggiano Dop 200g-portion
The Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano can be marketed exclusively after 24 months maturation.
The resulting product is a unique cheese, sweet, intense but soft, straw yellow, grainy and fragrant.
The Red Reggiano Cows produce a third less milk than the Friesian breed, but have a higher yield for cheese making due to higher proteins and fat levels.
200g package wedge
Don Carlo Carpenedo
Don Carlo is a noble cheese originating from the Puglia region in southern Italy. It is produced in the historic medieval farm of “Masseria del Duca”, in the province of Taranto. The recipe for the cheese was passed down through generations wherein it was dictated that the raw cow’s milk cheese be made with kid goat rennet.This pale yellow, hard cheese is aged on the location of the old farm. Its pate is crumbly and flakes easily, but is suitable for grating. The rind is rubbed with extra virgin olive oil produced on the same farm.Don Carlo has a salty taste and an intense flavour that becomes pronounced with age. The presence of kid goat rennet gives the cheese a pleasantly spicy kick. Aromatic white wines or young red wine make a great match with this interesting cheese.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Fiandino Riserva Grana 24mesi di Bruna Alpina
Piemonte, Italy
raw cows milk
250g wedge cut from the wheel
Grand Formaggio Di Pecora Sardo
This is a Sardinian pecorino cheese, cooked, coagulated with calf rennet. The flavour highlights the scent of the Mediterranean pastures on which they feed the sheep. Was established with the intent to use all substances present in milk, essential for our body, thus improving the nutritional aspect and in particular, one linked to the digestibility of fat and milk protein. During his long ripening occurs a strong proteolysis and lipolysis: both proteins that fats are broken down into smaller organic molecules, making the product easy assimilation by the body and easier to digest. In addition to the low salt content and the large content of calcium lactate, it is recommended in any diet food, as in that of hypertensive, but also to strengthen the skeletal system and prevent osteoporosis.
Juscht
After being handcrafted in the Vorderfultigen mountain dairy, the cheeses are kept in the dairy and cared for for one month before they are moved to Gourmino’s mountain cave. Here the affineurs treat the “Jùscht” wheels two times a week.The natural climate in the mountain (about 12 °C and 93% humidity) is perfect for the affinage of the “Jùscht.”
Region: Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland
Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Luna di Miele Carpenedo
Luna di Miele is a sweet fusion between goat’s milk and honey. This great cheese brings back the emotions to our childhood, remembering the feeling we had in front of a cup of warm milk and honey. The crust is covered by natural beewax , a perfect frame of this romantic and original creation.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Milk: Goat
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Pecorone Stagionato Morbidi
All the ranges of Morbidi Pecorino sheep’s milk cheese, aged and matured for a variety of periods, are made with milk from the pastures of Crete Senesi area, where the animals are also bred.
This 14kg wheel of cheese is the largest made and matured for over 14months, big and bold in flavour but easy to eat with an medium body red wine. We reccomend a Sangiovese of course from Tuscany.
Region: Siena, Italy
Milk: Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Engelberg Swiss Cheddar
“Engelberg” by Walter Grob is made from rich mountain and alpine milk without colors or additives. Matured for five months in the cellar of the Engelberger cheese dairy and cared for by hand with salt and water. This gives the Engelberg Cheddar a healthy and rustic rind.
Region: Switzerland
Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Pyengana Cheddar Truckle approx. 1kg
Based on 130 years of dairy craftsmanship in Pyengana Valley, Tasmania, this cloth bound cheddar cheese is regarded across Australia as one of the best cheddar cheese offerings. Just ask ‘delicious Magazine’, awarding Pyengana Dairy Producer of the Year 2017, and Dairy Industry Association of Australia awarding Pyengana Dairy Cloth Bound Cheddar Best Retail Portion Cheddar 2018.
This beautifully presented truckle wheel is 1.1kg and is designed to be the hero of a gourmet grazing table; ideal for entertaining.
Region: Pyengana, Tasmania
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: 1kg+
Sasso Nero Mila
The cheese is enclosed in a black and dry crust that highlights its singularity, preserving the strong aroma. The fine cellar scents of the crust evoke the place of maturation. The paste is compact and is characterized by a color that varies from light yellow to straw yellow. The Sasso Nero has a crystalline structure and a slightly melting consistency in the mouth. Its typical flavor and the notes of roasted chestnuts, dried fruit and honey are the result of the long aging. The aftertaste has sweet notes of caramel and chocolate. Its flavor is therefore very complex, vigorous and unmistakable. A cheese of character and distinct recognizability.
Region: Italian Dolomite Alps – Trentino-Alto Adige / South Tyrol
Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Parmigiano Reggiano Solo Bruna Alpina Dop
The King of Cheeses – a great Parmigiano Reggiano like this is a kitchen staple. Our reggiano from Cantarelli is sweet and savoury with a well-balanced bite. It also has an amazing texture – crumbly and flaky, but still incredibly moist – the result of aging in the family’s naturally ventilated cheese caves, used since the 1800’s for maturing Parmigiano Reggiano. Aged for 30 months and certified organic don’t let a single gram go to waste, grate on pasta or use the rind to flavour soups and stocks. Each wedge comes freshly sliced off the block wrapped in wax paper and sealed to protect the cheese from oxidisation. The one is made from the milk of Bruna Alpima Cows.
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: 250gwedge cut to order
Cantarelli 36 months Parmigiano Reggiano Dop 200g portion
The long maturation makes the Parmigiano Reggiano dry, crumbly and grainy, with a marked and very intense flavor. Ideal for lactose-intolerants, digestible even by younger children. Enjoyable flaked with honey and balsamic vinegar as a dessert: a unique experience.
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: 200g wedge
Cantarelli Organic Parmigiano Reggiano Dop 200g portion
Made with organic milk, processed in cauldrons and containers dedicated to the organic transformation. All passages, from the animals’ identification, passing through feeding and breeding to final transformation, allow complete traceability of the product and are certified following the laws concerning the biological agriculture production.
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: 200g wedge
Cantarelli Solo Bruna Alpina Reggiano Dop 200g portion
The King of Cheeses – a great Parmigiano Reggiano like this is a kitchen staple. Our reggiano from Cantarelli is sweet and savoury with a well-balanced bite. It also has an amazing texture – crumbly and flaky, but still incredibly moist – the result of aging in the family’s naturally ventilated cheese caves, used since the 1800’s for maturing Parmigiano Reggiano. Aged for 30 months and certified organic don’t let a single gram go to waste, grate on pasta or use the rind to flavour soups and stocks. Each wedge comes freshly sliced off the block wrapped in wax paper and sealed to protect the cheese from oxidisation.
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: 200g wedge
Infossato Pecorino Casa Madaio
Infossato is matured in a pit in the ground lined with hay and ferns – an ancient practice through-out central and southern Italy. Over time the cheese develops a sharp sweet/savoury bite, a deep golden colour and firm, crumbly texture. Ideal for anyone who likes a full-flavoured pecorino with some bite – but not too salty. A great choice for antipasti platters or shaving into salads and onto woodfired pizza. From artisan cheese-makers and affineurs Casa Madaio.
Region: Campania, Italy
Milk: Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order.
Canestrato Pecorino Casa Madaio
A traditional pecorino from Basilicata hand-made with milk from small farms and then cave-matured. The flavour is full and round with a slightly savoury bite and an elegant but complex finish – each bite offers something different: hints of green grass, butterscotch, roast lamb and dried herbs. Absolutely delicious – it will have you coming back for more and more!
Region: Basilicata, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Calcagno Pecorino Casa Madaio
A full-flavoured, mature pecorino from Sardinia hand-made with milk from small, local farms and aged in natural caves for around 1 year. Calcagno is a classic southern pecorino with a balanced savoury, piccante bite and a long-lasting finish. The texture is firm and flaky, but not dry – perfect for serving on antipasti platters with olives and meats. From artisan cheese-makers and affineurs Casa Madaio.
Region: Sardinia, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Fiore Sardo Pecorino DOP Busso Slow Food Presidio
A rustic pecorino from the island of Sardinia in Southern Italy. It has a subtle, smoky, rustic flavour and round grassy, slightly sheepy notes to finish. During maturation the texture becomes firm and slightly crumbly, but not overly dry. Ideal to serve with antipasti platters, or on a cheese board with our Brezzo Chestnut Honey.
Region: Sardinia, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Manchego Artesano Raw Milk 12months PDO
Manchego is Spain’s best-known sheep’s milk cheese and has official DOP status. This raw milk farmhouse version is matured for a minimum of 12 months creating a firm, compact texture. The flavour is smooth with a grassy sweetness and a slightly oily finish with hints of creamy Brazil nuts in the background. Enjoy with a glass of Tempranillo.
Region: La Mancha, Spain
Milk: Pasteurised Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Suggested accompaniments for Manchego:
Senga Pear & Cinnamon Jam
Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse Dop
This parmigiano is produced exclusively with the milk of the rare Reggiana red cow – a traditional breed of the region and considered to be the ‘mother’ of parmigiano cheese. The milk from these cows is much higher in solids – allowing the cheese to be matured for longer periods and to develop an amazing depth of flavour. It is fruity, nutty, creamy and incredibly even on the palate. The elegant flavours continue to develop on the palate after swallowing. The white amino-acid crystals through out the cheese are small and even and add a delicious sweet-savoury flavour. The texture is firm and crumbly, but moist and even in the mouth – never grainy. The extraordinary flavour of this cheese means it is an excellent choice to add to cheese platters, or enjoy with pre-dinner drinks. It pairs extremely well with sparkling wines, craft beers and single malt whiskies. It can be used for cooking, but some of the subtle, rich flavours will be lost.
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Trentigrana Montagna DOP
Trentingrana is a grana cheese (the same family as Reggiano), made exclusively with milk from pasture-fed cows in the alpine Trentino region. In recognition of the artisan production methods and specific geographical area, Trentingrana is protected with a DOP. It is made in the same way as Parmigiano Reggiano – 100% natural, with only salt and rennet added to raw milk. The cheese is matured for at least 20 months and each wheel is carefully inspected prior to being stamped with the Trentingrana DOP symbol. It is slightly sweeter and creamer than Reggiano, with a characteristic fruity bite to finish. Use as you would Reggiano – for cooking, grated, shaved into salads or serve on antipasti platters
Region:Trentino- Alto Adige, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge
Monte Veronese di Malga DOP Slow Food Presidio
This unique cheese has been matured for 3 years to create a dry, crumbly texture and a very sharp bite with fruity overtones. Some would describe the flavour as a cross between cheddar and parmesan – but this doesn’t quite do the cheese justice. Monte Veronese has its own unique charm and reflects the terroir of the grassy, alpine region where it is made (malga = mountain pastures). This cheese is a member of the Slow Food Presidia.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Asiago DOP Stravecchio di Malga dell’Altopiano dei Sette Comuni Slow Food Presidio
Aged Asiago from the Mountain Dairies of the Plateau of the Seven Communities. This is a very rare, artisan version of Asiago, matured for 36 months and produced only with raw Summer milk (June – September) from mountain pastures, no silage or GMO feeds are permitted. The aroma is amazing and the flavour is initially sweet, gradually tending to savoury-nutty with hints of green pastures and toasted bread – incredibly complex. In honour of the traditional methods used to make this cheese, it’s a member of the Slow Food Presidium.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Bra Duro Dop
Bra is named after a small town in Piedmont that was once a centre for cheese maturation. Duro means ‘hard’ – relating to the firm, slightly granular texture that develops during a year-long maturation. It has a medium to strong flavour with a light piquancy and sharp bite that will appeal to a wide audience. Echoes of the creamy milk used to make the cheese soften the sharp notes to create a well-rounded, but full flavour. This is a popular choice for cheese platters – serve with our Mostarda d’Uva – an Italian grape chutney that is divine with full-flavoured, hard cheeses. Pair with Italian red varietals such s Nebbiolo and Barbera. Bra Duro also works well with antipasti with cured meats and olives. In Liguria mature Bra Duro is often used in pesto as an alternative to pecorino.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Sbrinz Alpage Slow Food Presidio
Although not as famous as other Swiss cheeses, Sbrinz has been made for centuries in central Switzerland. It's a mature cheese with a hard texture and complex round flavour – slightly bitey with a rich, savoury finish and hints of tropical fruits and toasted nuts. Serve on cheese platters and pair with Champagne, fruity white wines, Merlot or craft beer.
Region: Central Switzerland
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Bagoss di Bagolino Slow Food Presidio
This rare, artisan cheese is made with raw milk from Bruna Alpina cows and has been carefully matured for 36 months. The flavour is complex and unique: subtly savoury and grassy with rich hints of soy sauce, pepper, vegemite and mountain herbs – one for all the strong cheese lovers out there.
Region: Lombardy, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Bitto DOP
Bitto is a rare cheese produced in alpine pastures in the summer months. All Bitto is made in the artisan manner with techniques dating back to the seventeenth century. It is made with a blend of approximately 90% cow’s milk and 10% goat’s milk and aged a minimum of 1 year, usually longer. The flavour is deep with a pleasant tangy bite to finish.
Region: Lombardy, Italy
Milk: Cow/Goat Blend
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Latteria Vecchio
NB: Cheese delivered to selected postcodes within the greater Sydney metropolitan area only.
Latteria Vecchio is an incredibly popular choice for cheese and antipasto platters. Our artisan version has everything you expect from a well-matured, hard Italian cheese – notes of milk and herbs on the front palate and then a slightly savoury bite to finish with a whisper of fruitiness. Notes of salted caramel or butterscotch might be present in extra mature cheeses. The name ‘latteria’ is a variation on the Italian word for community dairy (latterie) and vecchio = old/matured.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Pecorino Stagionato in Fossa Morbidi
This cheese is made according to the ancient practise of ‘pit-maturation’ – this process can’t be rushed and is well worth the wait. Young cheeses are wrapped in a cheese-cloth then placed inside a small stone pit in the ground, which is sealed over to restrict oxygen flow. After a few months the cheeses are retrieved, transformed by the unique environment. A rich, savoury flavour and pronounced bite develop to compliment the sweet, grassy notes in the cheese.
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
