Formai de Mut dell'Alta Valle Brembana

Traditionally produced within the Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche Alpine nature reserve in the Brembana Valley, namely the Lombardian province of Bergamo, Formai de Mut is a semi-hard cheese made with raw cow's milk. It is available in two varieties: cheese produced in the valley during winter (Fondovalle), and the one produced during summertime in the lush mountain pastures (d'Alpeggio).

Ripened for at least six months, Formai de Mut is an excellent table cheese with quite a fragrant aroma, and a salty but not too spicy flavor. It is typically used for preparing local dishes such as Polenta Bergamasca, and pairs well with both red and white wines.