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An ancient cheese named after the local village of Fontina in the Aosta Valley region. The cheeses are matured for around 3 months in a large underground tunnel where they sit on traditional spruce pine boards. During maturation the rind is regularly brushed with a brine solution, creating a moist, sticky texture and rich aroma. The flavour is a heady combination of cream, roasted nuts and mountain herbs with a lingering finish. The perfect melting cheese !
Region: Aosta Valley, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
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