Valle d'Aosta Fromadzo 
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
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Specific Origin | Valle d’Aosta region |
| Protection | PDO (1996), 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 |
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