FONTINA VALDOSTANA ALPEGGIO DOP

Fontina Valdostana d'Alpeggio DOP is a fine semi-cooked cheese, produced with whole cow's milk from a single milking, maintaining the natural acidity of fermentation. Aged on wooden boards for at least 80 days, it develops a delicate and melting flavour on the palate. The thin and smooth rind encloses a compact paste, whose colour varies from ivory to straw yellow with the age of the cheese. Ideal for tasty hot bread croutons or paired with blueberry jam, Fontina is also perfect for fondues, risottos and savory pies, thanks to its excellent melting ability.

Milk: Cow, from a single milking, with natural fermentation acidity.

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Thin and smooth rind, with compact paste that varies from ivory to straw yellow depending on the ageing.
• Aroma: Delicate, with lactic notes and a light herbaceous scent, typical of mountain pastures.
• Flavor: Sweet and delicate, melting on the palate, with a light note of dried fruit that intensifies with maturation.
• Texture: Semi-cooked, compact and melting, which melts easily in the heat, making it ideal for preparing hot dishes.

Diameter of the wheel: 35 cm.

Recommended Pairings

• Honey: Linden Honey

Linden honey, with its floral and slightly balsamic aroma, enhances the delicacy of Fontina and adds a sweet and fresh note that perfectly balances its melting texture.

• Pearls: White Dressing Pearls

White Dressing Pearls, with their light and citrusy taste, give a lively freshness to Fontina, contrasting harmoniously with its sweet and lactic flavor.

• Compote: Blueberry Compote and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

The blueberry compote, slightly acidic with a balsamic touch, pairs beautifully with Fontina, enhancing its notes of dried fruit and adding complexity to the flavor.

• Jelly: White Dressing and Truffle Jelly

The white dressing and truffle jelly introduces an elegant and aromatic touch, adding a delicate earthy hint that complements the delicate profile of the cheese.

• Cream: Cream with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Truffle

The cream with balsamic vinegar and truffle creates an interesting contrast, enriching the sweetness of the Fontina with a light acidity and an earthy touch, perfect for a gourmet tasting.

• Purissima: Purissima di Mirtilli Selvatici

The purissima of wild blueberries, with its natural acidity and fruity flavor, enhances the delicate character of the Fontina, offering a sweet and slightly acidic contrast that cleanses the palate.

• Traditional: Savòr Modenese

The Savòr Modenese, with its mix of fruit and cooked must, enriches the flavor of the Fontina, adding fruity and slightly spicy notes for a unique and refined tasting experience.

Beer: Perfect with a craft lager, whose lightness accompanies the delicate flavor of the Fontina.

Wines: Pairs beautifully with a low-alcohol white wine, such as a Muller Thurgau, which enhances the freshness and sweetness of the cheese.

Bread: Ideal on rustic bread croutons or a crusty baguette, which add the perfect texture to the melting cheese.

Other Pairings: Perfect for fondues, creamy risottos or savory pies, where the ability to melt adds richness and a refined flavour to the dish.

Recommended Knife: A smooth-bladed knife is recommended for semi-cooked cheeses, to obtain clean slices and maintain the firm texture