Occelli Cusie Malt D’Orzo & Whisky
A mature cheese brushed with whisky and coated with malted barley. It has a deliciously intense flavour, with hints of smokiness, nutty ‘cereal’ flavours, cream, salted caramel and spicy whisky.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow & Goat
Size: Approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Occelli Cusie al Castagno
A mature cheese wrapped with chestnut leaves with an amazingly complex flavour that is strong but not necessarily ‘bitey’ – there is a long-lasting savoury flavour, notes of cream and grassy, herbaceous pastures and also some notes of salted caramel to finish plus an ever-so-slight hint of chestnuts as a result of the leaf-wrapping.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow & Goat
Size: Approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Mastorazio Pecorino Casa Madaio
This is a mature pecorino aged for around 12 to 18 months in natural caves, creating a full, slightly piccante flavour with a unique herbaceous finish and a subtle savouriness – the type of flavour that can't be replicated by industrial cheeses. Serve with antipasti or enjoy with a glass of Sangiovese. From artisan cheese-makers and affineurs Casa Madaio.
Region: Campania, Italy
Milk: Sheep
Size: appprox 250g wedge, cut to order
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 raw milk from small farms and then cave-matured. Canestrato is named after the woven cane baskets the young cheeses are drained in, which leave a distinctive imprint on the rind. 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! Casa Madaio are artisan cheese-makers and affineurs. Their cheeses are aged in caves located in the National Park of Cilento and Vallo of Diano, and have been used by the family to mature cheese for 4 generations.
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
Cinerino Pecorino Casa Madaio
Cinerino is a pecorino coated with aromatic ash from local myrtle trees. In the small town of Castelcivita, the feast of St Anthony is celebrated with bonfires where myrtle branches are burnt – this fine, grey ash is collected and used to coat the wheels of cheese to impart a flavour of myrtle and herbs which balances perfectly with the nutty, grassy notes in the matured cheese. A great choice for cheese and antipasti platters. From artisan cheese-makers and affineurs Casa Madaio.
Region: Campania, Italy
Milk: Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Piacentinu Ennese DOP Slow Food Presidio
This delicious sheep’s milk cheese has been enriched with the addition of saffron and whole peppercorns, creating a warm golden colour and unique taste. The rich flavour of salted butter is highlighted with the gentle aromatic notes of saffron and a mild peppery bite to finish. This cheese is typically made in the hinterland around the region of Enna. It is thought the name is a variation on the Italian greeting ‘Piacere’ (pleased to meet you / or verb ‘to like / appeal’). Piacentinu makes a stunning addition to any cheese plate – serve with fig or pear jam or our La Nicchia Zibibbo syrup (also from Sicily). It can also be shaved and added to salads and panini / sandwiches. It works well with most medium to full-bodied white and red wines, especially southern Italian varietals such as Primitivo, Nero d’Avola and Cataratto Bianco.
Region: Sicilia, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Sheep
Size: Approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Bussu Fiore Sardo DOP Organic Presidio Slow Food
A rustic organic smoked pecorino made by the shepards 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. A member of the Slow Food Presidio. Ideal to serve with antipasti platters, or on a cheese board with our Brezzo Chestnut Honey.
Region: Sardinia, Italy
Milk: Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Pecorino Romano Dop del Lazio
We source our Pecorino Romano Dop from Lazio (genuine pecorino romano) – one of only a few producers left in Lazio. It is dry salted and then matured in natural caves for at least 8months to create rich, long-lasting piccante flavour with a well-balanced salty note. The rich sheep’s milk creates a full buttery feel through the end palate. The texture is firm and appears slightly grainy. Pecorino Romano Dop is an excellent grating and cooking cheese traditionally used in many Italian dishes to create a rich, savoury flavour. It can also be used to make a fresh pesto with basil, garlic and pine nuts.
Region: Lazio, Italy
Milk: Thermised Sheep
Rennet: Animal
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Gorgonzola Dolce Latte Dop – Airfreighted
This is the milder version of Gorgonzola – sweet and gentle, rich and creamy. There is still a touch of spice from the pale blue mould, but it is quickly tamed by the incredible creaminess of this cheese. Gorgonzola Dolce Latte has a luscious texture with some super-runny patches here and there. Even people who say they don’t like blue cheese like this.
Region: Lombardy, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Gorgonzola Dolce Latte Dop al Cucchiaio 150g
Sweet and gentle, rich and creamy, there is still a touch of spice from the pale blue mould, but it is quickly tamed by the incredible creaminess of this cheese. This Gorgonzola Dolce Latte Cucchiaio has a luscious texture with super-runny patches and can only be spooned out of it’s wheel and packed in a container. Use it in cooking or spread it on a fresh baguette – Delicious!
Region: Valtaleggio – Bergamo, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 150g spooned into a container
Gorgonzola Dolce Latte Dop al Cucchiaio approx. 6kg (Scooped it out with a Spoon) – Airfreighted in from Milano, Italy.
Sweet and gentle, rich and creamy, there is still a touch of spice from the pale blue mould, but it is quickly tamed by the incredible creaminess of this cheese. This Gorgonzola Dolce Latte Cucchiaio has a luscious texture with super-runny patches and can only be spooned out of it’s wheel and packed in a container. Use it in cooking or spread it on a fresh baguette – Delicious!
Great for a party centre piece, great served with shaved truffles, moscato, prosecco,or any sparkling wine or dessert wine.
Region: Lombardy, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 6kg wheel in a large plastic tray with lid.
Gorgonzola Mountain Piccante Dop – Airfreighted
One of the best-known Italian cheeses, Gorgonzola Piccante is a relatively strong blue with a pungent, spicy bite developing early on. The finish is smooth with hints of cream and sweet milk from the lush dairy pastures of the Valsassina region – the original birth-place of this cheese.
Region: Lombardy, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Bocconcino di Capra (Goat Milk Robiola)
This small robiola cheese is made with goat’s milk and has an incredibly smooth, fudgey texture that coats your entire palate with a lactic and herbaceous flavour.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Goat
Size: approx. 100gr each
Mila Mascarpone 500g
Mila’s cheese-makers evaporate cream and milk fresh from alpine dairies in South Tyrol in order to make this Mascarpone. They use a very mild acidification process to gently create this rich, creamy cheese.
Mascarpone is a very mild and creamy cream cheese. It is made with 70% cream and 30% milk. The name “mascarpone” comes from Lombardy and derives from mascherpa or mascarpia, which are the words for cream in their dialect. Mascarpone is a creamy cheese specialty from Italy. It does not contain any salt or preservatives and is used as an ingredient for desserts such as tiramisù and pastry fillings as well as in savoury delicacies.
Region: Alto-Adige, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: 500g each
Italian Cheese Selection
Ideal for entertaining, this is a selection of our most popular Italian cheeses. Pack includes:
- A packet of Mario Fongo Mini Lingue 100g
- 5 Italian cheeses various sizes
- Gift Hamper Box $10 extra – please select your preference below from ‘Options’
NB: If an advertised cheese is not available, a similar cheese will be substituted. Cheese board, fruit and other equipment including knives and wine glasses shown in picture not included.
1889 Butter Unsalted 100g
This is an amazing artisan butter made with cream that is allowed to settle naturally over 72 hours. This method enhances the softness, the spreadability and the rich flavour which has hints of blanched almonds, alpine flowers and rich, creamy milk. In honour of the traditional recipe, the butter is named ‘1889’ – the year the producer’s great grandfather was born.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: 100g
1889 Truffle Butter 100g
This is an amazing artisan butter made with cream and alba winter black truffles that is allowed to settle naturally over 72 hours. This method enhances the softness, the spreadability and the rich flavour which has hints of blanched almonds, alpine flowers and rich, creamy milk. In honour of the traditional recipe, the butter is named ‘1889’ – the year the producer’s great grandfather was born.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Cow
Size: 100g
Castelmagno di Montagna Dop
Castlemagno is an ancient cheese that has been made for hundreds of years, named after the village where it originated. The texture is open and crumbly, but still pleasantly moist – not dry and granular. Depending on the age and how it has been made, there may or may not be blue veins. Younger cheeses have a milky, acidic flavour with a creamy finish and perhaps a hint of spicy blue. More mature cheeses have an assertive flavour – bitey with more pronounced spice and earthy, dusty mineral flavours on the end palate. Serious cheese-lovers will enjoy Castelmagno served with fresh bread, honey and fruit jams.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Cantarelli Vacche Rosse Parmiggiano Reggiano Dop 250g cut to order
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 200g wedge
Occelli Cusie Grappa di Moscato e Frutta
A feast for the sense !! This is a unique cheese – a modern interpretation of an ancient recipe. In local dialect, the term Cusie translate by “What’s in the cheese” meaning that the cheeses is made with whatever milk is available, However with new herd management this cheese is only crafted with cow and goat’s milk. The milk comes from animals that freely roam the summer pastures. The cheese is solid and compact, with dry fruits pressed on top and soaked in grappa. Matured for at least four months in the Valcasotto cellars and refined on boards of local wood from the valley , Cusie Grappa di Moscato e Frutta has a crumbly sweet and melting texture in the mouth with the hint of grappa on the back palate.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Goat & Cow’s milk
Size: approx 250g wedge, cut to order
Trentigrana di Montagna DOP (Mountain Pastures Grana Padano 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
Montasio Stravecchio Dop
Montasio is the most famous mountain cheese from the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli. We select only very mature wheels (around 3 years old) as the extended aging leads to the development of a subtle, savoury bite perfectly balanced with notes of cream and tropical fruit on the finish – especially pineapple. Montasio is a very popular cheese that works well with pre-dinner drinks, cheese boards and antipasto platters.
Region: Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy
Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Monte Veronese di Malga DOP Slow Food Presidio
The mountains around Verona, the Monti Lessini, are particularly well suited to pasturing cows, with gentle grassy slopes and a long growing period. The local cheeses are almost always made using milk that has already been skimmed for butter production. The term “Monte” in the name probably refers to the production technique, which involves the processing of milk from multiple milkings (monte in dialect). Mountain Pasture Monte Veronese, which is suited for aging, is made in Alpine dairies (malghe) with milk from grazing cows, while typical Monte Veronese can be made with the milk of cows living indoors at lower elevations.
The Monte Veronese di Malga DOP is aged for at least 10 months before we get it. The cheese is made using raw milk from cows that have been feeding on the lush pastures of the mountainous Lessinia region. This cheese is also part of Slow Food Presidia, which has a focus on preserving traditional foods around the world. The cheese has notes of tropical fruit, hay and a subtle sweetness that is at once nutty and fruity. Cheese made from mountain-pasture milk is often not properly valued. Several decades ago, there were over 100 mountain pastures in the Lessini mountains, but they have now been transformed into holiday homes or are used for grazing beef cattle. The milk produced by cows grazing in the mountain pastures is often mixed with milk from cows kept indoors. The Presidium unites a few dairies that have decided to separate the milk produced in the Lessini pastures and to make Malga Monte Veronese, to promote its quality.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Ragusano Dop
Ragusano is an iconic Sicilian cheese made only with Summer milk. It is made according to traditional methods and pressed to form a large ‘brick’ shape, each cheese weighing about 16 kg. It’s made in the same way as caciocavallo and so tastes similar – the flavour is sharp and piccante and there is a rich aroma of herbs, fresh pastures and creamy butter. A great choice if you like strong flavoured cheese with a pronounced bite.
Region: Sicily, Italy
Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order.
Bert Tre Latte (Alta Langa Camembert tre latte robiola) Cow Goat Sheep
This small robiola cheese is made with a blend of cow, sheep and goat’s milk and has an incredibly smooth, fudgey texture that coats your entire palate. All 3 milk types marry together, with milky, creamy, nutty and grassy flavours. The thin white mould rind is mild in flavour and provides a delicate earthy note on the mid palate.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow, Sheep, Goat
Size: approx. 270gr each
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Mila Alta Badia
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
Mila Dolomiten
Dolomiten is one of the most familiar and popular cheeses in South Tyrol – Italy’s northern most province bordering with Austria and Switzerland. This cheese is made with milk sourced from small farms in the local valley and is similar in many ways to the mild Swiss cheese Emmenthal. The flavour is sweet and nutty with slight burnt caramel and floral notes. The texture is smooth and even, supple with characteristic ‘eyes’ throughout.
Region: Alto-Adige, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Mila Stelvio Dop
Another classic mountain cheese from the Trentino Alto-Adige region in northeastern Italy – and this one is strong and stinky! Don’t be put off by the pungent smell – Stelvio has a delicious savoury flavour with hints of cured meats and fried mushrooms on the finish. The texture is smooth and semi-firm, a little supple with some small eyes through the centre. A great addition to cheese and antipasto platters.
Region: Alto-Adige, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
Stracchino Crescenza Bianca 160g italian airfreighted
Stracchino/Crescenza is a fresh cheese, milky and lactic with a hint of yeasty flavour peeping through. The texture is soft and spreadable – ideal for laying on fresh crusty bread or adding to a sandwich or panini especially Piadina. Also use as a melting cheese in pasta and baked dishes. Best eaten as soon as possible.
NB: Cheese delivered to greater Sydney metropolitan and Melbourne only.
Region: Lombardy, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 160g
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
