Fontal

Fontal is an Italian industrially-produced semi-soft cow's milk cheese that's made throughout Northern Italy. The cheese is a combination of two cheeses – Fontina and Emmental, hence the name. It has a reddish-brown rind that hides a smooth, dense, and slightly elastic texture of the paste.

Fontal ages from 45 to 60 days. It's very aromatic and the flavors are milky, mild, and buttery, with hints of almonds. The cheese melts exceptionally well, so it's recommended to use it in fondues or grill it with wild mushrooms. Drink pairings include Terre d'Agata di Salaparuta and Pignolo di Filiputti.