Valle d'Aosta Fromadzo Cheese

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Valle d'Aosta Fromadzo is a traditional Italian cheese from the Valle d'Aosta region. It is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk and can be found in smoked and unsmoked varieties. Aged for a minimum of 60 days, it has a dense texture and a nutty, mild flavor that pairs well with fruits and nuts.

Key Facts About Valle d'Aosta Fromadzo Cheese

Country of Origin Italy
Specific Origin Valle d’Aosta region
Certification DOP (1996)
Milk Type Primarily cow’s milk, small quantity of goat’s milk permitted
Milk Treatment Skimmed
Fat Content Semi-fat or low-fat
Rind Straw-yellow to gray with a reddish cast
Texture Firm
Flavor Mild to pronounced and pungent
Aroma Milky fragrance, mountain flowers and grasses if produced in summer
Colors Ivory to yellow after aging
Forms Cylindrical, 6–12 inches diameter, 2–8 inches high, 2–15 pounds weight
Age 60 days to 10 months
Rennet Type Calf’s rennet