Welcome to the heart of Italian flavor. Our cheese collection is a journey through centuries of tradition, where every wheel tells a story of its specific place, milk, and heritage. This authenticity is guaranteed by DOP/PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) standards—a promise that the sharp, salty tang of Pecorino Romano and the nutty, crystalline depth of Parmigiano Reggiano are genuine and consistent.
This guide will help you navigate our collection with confidence. Discover how to select the perfect cheese for any occasion, get expert tips on pairings that sing, and learn the best ways to store your cheese to keep it tasting its best. When you're ready, explore our curated Italian cheese collection and bring home a true taste of Italy.
Flavor and texture: Assertive, salty, and sharp with a pleasant sheep's-milk tang. Its hard, dense texture makes it the ultimate grating cheese for classic Roman cuisine. We are proud to offer premier varieties, including the world-renowned Locatelli brand.
Best uses: The soul of Roman pasta dishes like Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana. Also perfect for shaving over roasted vegetables or finishing a hearty soup.
Choose it for: A bold, savory punch that cuts through rich flavors and elevates simple ingredients.
Flavor and texture: A complex journey of flavor, from toasted nuts to savory broth, with delightful crunchy crystals that signal its maturity.
Best uses: A true all-star. Grate it over pasta, shave it onto salads, or savor it on its own with a drizzle of aged balsamic or a slice of fresh pear.
Choose it for: Unmatched versatility and a deep, satisfying umami that enriches everything it touches.
Flavor and texture: Milder and smoother than its famous cousin, Parmigiano. It offers a gentle, buttery flavor with a fine-grained texture that melts beautifully.
Best uses: Your everyday hero for grating into sauces, stirring into soups, or adding a savory layer to baked dishes and breadings.
Choose it for: A reliable and approachable grating cheese that brings a touch of Italian quality to daily cooking.
Flavor and texture: A cheese of two personalities. Our medium-aged Stella Asiago hits the perfect balance, offering a semi-firm texture with a nutty, slightly tangy flavor that is neither too mild nor too sharp.
Best uses: Incredibly versatile, it is perfect for slicing onto sandwiches, cubing for cheese boards, or grating into salads and pasta dishes.
Choose it for: A crowd-pleasing cheese that adapts to any recipe or occasion.
Flavor and texture: We specialize in sharp, piquant Provolone with a distinctive flavor and firm, smooth texture. For true connoisseurs, we offer the prestigious Auricchio brand, available in a potent aged variety and an extra-sharp, crumbly Stravecchio.
Best uses: The undisputed champion of authentic Italian sandwiches, baked ziti, and chicken cutlets. The aged varieties are also exceptional table cheeses.
Choose it for: Superior melting performance and a classic, comforting dairy flavor that ranges from pleasantly sharp to intensely piquant.
Flavor and texture: Lusciously creamy with a spicy blue tang. Styles range from sweeter Dolce to the more intense and crumbly Piccante.
Best uses: Melt into decadent pasta sauces, crumble over a grilled steak, or pair with pears, figs, and honey on a cheese board.
Choose it for: A bold yet balanced blue cheese character that pairs beautifully with sweet and savory partners.
Flavor and texture: Unlike creamy fresh ricotta, this version is pressed, salted, and aged, resulting in a firm, crumbly texture and a clean, milky, savory flavor.
Best uses: The perfect finishing touch for salads, roasted vegetables, and classic Sicilian pasta dishes like Pasta alla Norma.
Choose it for: A bright, salty flavor that adds freshness and texture without weighing a dish down.
The secret to incredible cheese is freshness. We cut your cheese from the wheel the day your order ships, preserving its full aroma and moisture right up to the last moment. Pre-grated and pre-packaged cheeses can't compare to the vibrant flavor you get from a wedge cut to order.
Protect your investment with these simple storage tips:
The Best Wrap: Use cheese paper or parchment paper to let the cheese breathe. Place the wrapped cheese in a loose bag or container.
Seal the Cut: For longer storage, press plastic wrap tightly against the cut face of the cheese to block air, then wrap the whole piece in paper.
Find the Right Spot: The vegetable crisper drawer in your fridge offers the most stable, cool, and humid environment.
Serve at Room Temperature: For the best flavor and aroma, take your cheese out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving.
Great question! In most cases, yes. Soft, bloomy rinds (like on Brie) and washed rinds are delicious. However, you'll want to remove any wax or cloth coverings. The hard natural rinds on cheeses like Parmigiano are technically edible but very tough. Our advice? Don't throw them out! Simmer them in your next soup or sauce to add incredible depth of flavor, then remove before serving.
Those aren't salt crystals—they're a sign of a perfectly aged cheese! They are called tyrosine crystals and form as the proteins in the milk break down over many months. They add a delightful crunch and signal that the cheese has developed a complex, mature flavor.
While they look similar, they are worlds apart in flavor. Here’s the breakdown:
The Milk: Pecorino Romano is made from 100% sheep’s milk, giving it a grassy tang. Parmigiano Reggiano is made from cow’s milk, resulting in a nuttier, more savory flavor.
The Flavor: Pecorino is bold, sharp, and salty. Parmigiano is more nuanced, with notes of toasted nuts and savory broth.
The Use: Pecorino's assertive flavor is perfect for classic Roman pastas. Parmigiano is an all-purpose star for grating, shaving, and snacking.
Pairing is all about creating delicious harmony. You do not need to be a chef to make amazing combinations—just start with great cheese. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
A bold, salty sheep's milk cheese like our Pecorino Romano DOP adds a sharp, savory kick. For those who prefer a trusted and renowned brand, we also offer Locatelli Pecorino, a benchmark for quality.
The versatile "King of Cheeses" pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory flavors.
Our Grana Padano's gentle, buttery flavor makes it an easy and agreeable partner.
The Stella Medium Asiago we carry offers a perfect midpoint of flavor, making it highly versatile.
Its smooth texture and mellow flavor make it a melting champion. For an even more intense experience, we recommend the renowned Auricchio brand, available in both a potent Aged (Piccante) and an exceptionally sharp, extra-aged Stravecchio.
This creamy, piquant blue cheese loves sweet and robust partners.
Our grating Ricotta Salata offers a clean, salty brightness that complements fresh ingredients.
Ready to taste the difference?
Explore the full range in our Italian cheese collection. Every piece is cut with care from wheels chosen for their exceptional quality, delivering a flavor that's vibrant, true to tradition, and worlds away from supermarket cheese.
