Fontina Val D'Aosta

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$32.00/Lb

Raw cow’s milk from the Italian Alps is the foundation for spicy, nutty Fontina Val d’Aosta. Made in the shadow of the Matterhorn, this semi-firm cheese has a smooth, pliant texture and plenty of fruity, grassy notes. Try it on its own with a glass of oaky Chardonnay, a bold Piemontese, or the indigenous Blanc de Morgex, or pair it on a cheese board with Firehook Multigrain Flax Crackers and McClure's Pickles Bread N' Butter Pickles.

Unless noted otherwise, Murray's cheeses sold by the lb. ship in multiple 0.5 lb increments. To request a whole wheel, or an intact portion of at least 2 lb, please contact the Murray’s team at orders@murrrayscheese.com at least 72 hours prior to the date of shipment.

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Just the Facts

Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Milk Type
Cow
Pasteurization
Raw
Rennet Type
Animal
Age
6 Months
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    Pair with: Just about anything but we love it with firm natural rind cheese, like Landaff.


    Basque/Normandy : barnyardy and funky, but still with a little sweetness.
    Pair with: A beefy washed rind, like Grayson to contrast the sugar and bring out the funk.


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    Pair with: Sweet and earthy Bleu Mont Bandaged Cheddar or malty Bleu d’Auvergne.

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    Pair with: Almost any firm, mild cheese like Tomme de Savoie or Landaff Creamery Landaff.


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    A smooth and medium-bodied wine with a more rounded flavor than other reds. Dark fruits are present but with minimal tannins and no noticeable spice.

    Pair with: Earthy tommes like Toma Walser, mellow Fontina, or a lightly aged goat cheese like Leonora.


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    A lighter, crisper white wine. Tends to be refreshing and fruity, with aromas of stone fruit, peach, quince, and lemon.

    Pair with: Creamy goat or mixed milk cheese with a crisp acidic element. La Tur or Brunet are great alongside the fruit-tart flavors of the wine.


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