Aostan Cheeses

Produced in the Aosta Valley since the 1100s, Fontina is a semi-cooked cheese traditionally made with raw cow's milk of the Valdostana Pezzata Rossa cattle breed. Depending on the length of maturation, the texture of Fontina can ... READ MORE

Also known as Toma Italiana, this cooked semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk is produced in the Aosta Valley in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, and it is one of the oldest Italian cheese varieties, dating as far back as the R... READ MORE

Salignon is a traditional cheese originating from the Valle d'Aosta region. It's essentially a ricotta cheese mixed with salt, pepper, mountain herbs, and chili peppers. The texture is creamy, while the flavors are spicy and hot. The chee... READ MORE

The origins of this cheese date back to the 15th century. Fromadzo is an old word for cheese which comes from Patois, one of the Aosta Valley dialects, where this cow's milk cheese has been traditionally produced. It has a very distinctiv... READ MORE