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Italian Cheeses

What does D.O.C. mean?

France and Italy operates a system to protect certain indigenous cheeses. It goes under the acronym D.O.C. (denominazione di origine controllata).

In 1955 the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in conjunction with a consortium of cheese-makers, set out to identify suitable candidates for D.O.C. regulation. They agreed standards of production and determined areas where cheeses in question could be made. So far 26 cheeses have been given the D.O.C. classification, and more will undoubtedly follow.

Identifying and promoting indigenous cheeses in this way helps to protect them from being copied, while guaranteeing the consumer a level of quality. It also brings to the attention of the public artisan cheeses that might otherwise have become extinct.

Inspectors regularly visit the cheese-makers. If a cheese sold under D.O.C. label fails to comply with the regulations, the producer can be heavily fined and legal action may be taken. The character of an individual cheese will depend upon the grazing, the season and the skills of the cheese-maker. D.O.C. status, however, guarantees an overall standard.

Cheese is priced and sold by 1 lb pieces, unless otherwise stated in the description - (Example, wheel, pc or ball).
When you add a 2 to you cart box you will get one 2 lb piece.
If you add a 3 to your cart box, you will receive one 3 lb piece.(etc)

Perishable items are shipped in insulated cooler boxes with reusable ICE packs and DRY ICE.
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Alta Badia $14.39
Flavorful, tasty, tangy and aromatic, makes a great table or melting cheese. Made from cow's milk and aged for 180 days.

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Asiago Aged DOC $13.19
Semi-hard, creamy and sharper than the fresh version. Aged cow's milk cheese has a nutty, medium mild flavor.

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Asiago Fresh DOC $12.19
Soft and creamy, cow's milk cheese aged for 20 to 40 days.

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Auricchio Provolone $11.79
The best SHARP Provolone in the world. Made with cows' milk, light yellow in color, it is a very smooth cheese, producing a strong aroma and offering a bold, nutty flavor.

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baita-friuli-italian-cheese
Baita Friuli $12.89
From the Friuli-Venezia region of Giulia. It is known for its firmness and its fruitiness. It's aged for 5 months and best when served with pears or chunked in salads.

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Bianco Sardo DOC $13.39
A sheep's milk, rustic pecorino from Sarania, aged in baskets for an old world flavor.

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Boscano Tartufo $19.89
A firm, smooth and oily Pecorino cheese with white and black truffles throughout and has a nutty, sweet taste.

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Bra Duro DOC $13.79
One of many tremendously satisfying raw cow's milk cheeses from the hills and valleys of Italy. It has a superb finish that's truly hard to replicate. Bra Duro pairs best with one of the region's wines such as Gamay, Barbera, and Nebbiolo.

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Bra Tenero D.O.C $13.59
A soft, relatively young, and incredibly tasty cow's milk cheese from the Piedmont region in Italy. Bra Tenero, a younger and softer cheese than its cousin Bra Duro, has a semi-hard texture and a dense, slightly piquant flavor.

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brenta-italian-cheese
Brenta Stagionato $12.29
Aged semi-hard cow's milk, very mellow and buttery. Brenta ages for a minimum of two months and its texture is semi-hard to hard.

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Bufala Mozzarella DOC 8.8oz $9.99
Casabianca, one of a kind Italian cheese that's always fresh. Buffalo Mozzarella cheese is delicious when used in tomato basil salad, pizza margherita and on other various Italian dishes and hors d'oeuvres.

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Quadrello Di Bufala. Pasteurized water buffalo milk cheese from Italy. Wash Rind cheese with a soft texture.
Bufala Quadrello $16.89
Type: pasteurized water buffalo milk with a semi soft texture.
Characteristics: straw-like in color, rich with a smooth taste.

This unusually rich and flavorful milk is high in fat and protein.

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Cacio di Roma $12.49
A traditional Roman table cheese, made from young sheep's milk that balances mildness with notes of tang and sweetness.

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Caciotta Al Tartufo $15.49
Aged about one month, a semi-soft, creamy cow/sheep's milk cheese with chips of black truffles inside. The paste is mild and gentle in flavor and texture; an original delicacy that provides an interesting balance between the truffle flavor.

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Caciotta Del Lazio $12.79
A semi-soft, sheep's milk cheese that is aged for over 30 days.

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Caciovallo Wax Ball DOC $69.00
A semi-soft un-pastuerized Cow's milk, aged over 90 days. Almost a full 5 lb ball if not over. Two are pictured....pricing is for one!

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Casera $15.19
A cow's milk ith a creamy texture and mellow flavor at first, until it blooms on your tongue for a truly one of a kind experience. This flavor is intensified depending on how long it's aged.

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Cheese Primer by Steven Jenkins $16.95
A Passionate guide to the world's cheese, from grand Parmigiano-Reggiano and stunning Roquefort to Cheddar from the Farm, High Alpine Emmentals, Haunting Italian Toma, the real Munster, and fresh tangy artisanal che'vres.

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Condio $16.89
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Crotonese - Aged $13.79
A Sheep's milk that is firm and light. A famous Calabrian cheese, made in baskets the old fashioned way. It's aged a minimum of 9 months. It's sharp and has full flavor that entices cheese lovers.

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Crotonese - Young $12.79
Crotonese has a sheepy taste, but is sweeter than many other varieties. Some have described it as citrusy, or reminiscent of sun-dried tomatoes.

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fiore-sardo-doc-italian-cheese
Fiore Sardo DOC $13.99
Semi-hard, sheep's milk aged pecorino from Sardania. It shares many characteristics with that of Parmesan, while pairing well with a good quality balsamic.

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Fontina Val d'Aosta DOC $14.99
Known as one of the best Fontina cheeses in the world. It pairs extremely well with roasted meats, truffles, burly red wine or a Zweigelt from Austria.

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Gorgonzola Dolce DOC $14.39
A Sweet, Soft and a creamy blue cheese. It's one of the most popular cheeses in Venice. Spread on bread or crackers for a truly memorable taste and experience. It's truly unbelievable!

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Gorgonzola Goat $17.09
Verde Capra, This Goat Gorgonzola cheese is a creamy smooth Italian favorite, aged for over 60 days for premium flavor. Try pairing this cheese with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Port.

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Gorgonzola Mountain DOC $13.49
From Milano, this awesome Piccante blue cheese can be used on salads or as a table cheese. The thick blue mold veins lend a wonderful sharp flavor to this cheese, and after softening at room temperature its firm but smooth bite reminiscent of a camembert.

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Gran Cacio Etrusco $13.59
Gran Cacio Etrusco is cave aged for 4 months in Lazio, Italy. During the aging process this sheep's milk cheese is rubbed with olive oil and vinegar to make a unique and rich taste with nutty notes.

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Locatelli Romano DOC $12.49
The best genuine romano you can buy. Locatelli is a region in Italy, where the cheese is made from sheep milk and is a very, very sharp cheese.

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Locatelli Romano Grated DOC $13.99
The perfect alternative for those of you don’t' love grating as much as you do authentic Italian Romano cheese!

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Kimara Brand Lou Bergier Pichini Cheese. Raw Cow's milk cheese from Italy made with plant rennet.
Lou Bergier Pichin $14.69
Aged for 60 days, made from raw cow milk in Piemonte. It's smooth, sharp texture is wonderful with nuts or fruit.

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Mascarpone 500g $8.89
Imported From Lombardy, Mascarpone is milky-white, and a easily spreadable Italian cheese. It is widely popular throughout Italy and is a main ingredient in Tiramisu.

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Montasio DOC $12.79
A delicious medium-hard, unpasteurized cow's milk cheese characterized as sweet. As it ages, the cheese takes on a certain piquancy. Pair with Sauvignon Blanc for greater taste.

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Montegrappa $13.19
An aged cow's milk cheese with a sharp, nutty flavor. This centuries-old cow's milk cheese named for the imposing 5825-foot Mount Grappa mountain in Italy. The cheese is aged eight months to develop its mellow golden hue and a nutty, uniquely sweet flavor

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Padana Grana DOC $13.99
As a milder version of Reggiano Parmigiano, the Padana Grana is aged, dry, sharp and salty. Many enjoy Padana Grana by snacking on it with a formidable red wine or as added flavor to their favorite dishes.

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Padana Grana Grated DOC $14.99
Grated fresh for you order, making it that much easier to enjoy as a much needed addition to some of your favorite pastas and other dishes.

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Parmigiano Reggiano DOC $13.99
The world's greatest cheese! Aged 2- 1/2 years.

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Parmigiano Reggiano:Grated DOC $14.99
The world's greatest cheese, especially since it's grated fresh for your order. You will get the rind of the Reggiano in your shipment, use in soups, or add to your pasta water!

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Pastore Sini $13.49
A relatively hard cheese made from sheep's milk, has a nutty taste that makes it an appealing treat on its very own.

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Pecorino De Noci DOC $20.39
A hard sheeps milk cheese aged in Walnut leaves, taste great with a nice dry red wine. While aging, the wheels are wrapped in walnut leaves and rubbed daily with olive oil, imparting a tremendously satisfying flavor and hint of black walnut.

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Pecorino di Fossa $19.59

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Pecorino Ginepro DOC $19.39
A Roman Mountain semi-hard. sheep's milk table cheese, aged in Juniper Berries and Balsamic Vinegar. The flavors of the balsamic vinegar and juniper seeps into the bone-white paste and give the salty cheese a sweet finish of juiciness.

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Pecorino Grated Romano: 1 lbs $8.99
When it comes to grated cheeses, Savoy's grated Romano is at the top of every gourmet's list. It's a wonderful addition to your pastas, home-made pizzas, salads and other commonly made meals that need that extra Romano flavor.

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Pecorino Grated Romano: 5 lbs $32.45
When it comes to grated cheeses, Savoy's grated Romano is at the top of every gourmet's list. It's a wonderful addition to your pastas, home-made pizzas, salads and other commonly made meals that need that extra Romano flavor.

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Pecorino Pepato DOC $12.89
This is no ordinary sheep's milk cheese. Pecorino Pepato works well as a grated or table cheese and has small black peppercorns throughout.

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Pecorino Pepato Grated DOC $13.89
Pre-grated so it's super convenient for adding to your favorite dishes. A strong tasting spaghetti cheese,.

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Pecorino ReNero DOC $15.49
A rich, semi hard sheeps milk cheese with a hint of nuttiness. ReNero is aged for three months and is extremely tasty.

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Pecorino Romano DOC $8.19
From Sardenia, Pecorino Romano is salty and firm; and works well as an ingredient because it doesn't melt into strings when it's cooked.

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Pecorino Romano Grated DOC $8.99
Grated for you convenience. From Sardenia, it's one of the worlds most important cheeses.

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Pecorino Sini Fulvi Romano $12.79
Pungent and pleasantly briny, it seems to melt on the tongue. Since it is far less hard and dry than Sardinian Pecorinos, when it is grated onto hot food, the slivers blend, but does not disappear.

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Pecorino Toscano Aged DOC $14.19
Aged Tuscan sheep cheese is lactic, milky, toasty and tangy. It's not strong or sharp but it's ideal as a snack, especially alongside a little dish of Cerignola olives. The texture is between semi-firm and compact, depending on how long it was aged.

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Pecorino Toscano Young DOC $14.39
It's extremely delicate and is aged and produced from fresh young sheeps milk. It's a great addition to salad based starters and appetizers.

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Perlagrigia Tartufo $19.39
Coated in a blanket of ash and herbs, Perlagrigia Tartufo cheese is the combination of fresh pasteurized cow's milk and rich black truffles.

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Piave Aged 10 months DOC $13.69
A hard, sharp cows milk cheese, aged at least 10 months. Really tasty, gives reggiano a run for money as a table cheese. Pair up with your favorite balsamic vinegar.

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Piave Vecchio 12 Month DOC $14.49
Oro Tempo Stagionato, a hard Italian cheese, aged for 12 months, that is best served as a table cheese with your favorite balsamic vinegar. Add it to a rustic Italian bread for a delicious treat.

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Provolone W/ Butter: Belgioiosi $23.00
Whole cow's milk ball weighs no less than 2lb's. Age can vary from 5 months for a full flavor, to 12 months for an extra sharp, piquant lighter flavor.

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Raschera DOC $13.49
A Sheep's and Cow's Milk Creamy Cheese from Piedmonte. It's matured for at least one month. It has a raw, pressed and semi hard paste. It has a fine and delicate flavour, slightly spicy and salty if well matured. The color is white or pale ivory.

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Ricotta Baked Lemon $12.49
Sweet and lemony, baked ricotta cheese is made under the supervision of the Italian government. It is made with a minimum of 80% cow's milk ricotta. It's got the flavor of a traditional Ricotta cheese, but with an affordable price.

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Ricotta Dry Salata Soft $9.89
Aged for at least 90 days, Salata Ricotta cheese is a tad bit salty, visibly creamy, and definitely tasty. It's the perfect cheese for your favorite Italian lasagna dish.

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Robiola Bosina $12.69
Especially smooth cow and sheep's milk cheese with a hint of vanilla flavor. This Alta Langa cheese is sold by one 1/2 piece.

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Rustico Black Pepper $12.79
A Roman Mountain Young Pecorino with crushed black pepper. This Italian cheese is the perfect combination of spicy and creamy. It's extremely flavorful due to the peppers, but not too overwhelming.

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Rustico Red Pepper $12.79
A Roman Mountain Young Pecorino with crushed red pepper, both creamy and spicy. The creamy texture of the cheese with a balanced mix of the red pepper makes the cheese easy to use in many Italian dishes.

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Scamorza Plain $14.45
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scamorza-smoked-italian-cheese
Scamorza Smoked $14.45
Package of three, Type: cow's milk with a soft texture.
Characteristics: smoked color, dry and chewy - similar to Mozzarella and has a very distinct flavor of open fire

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Stelvio DOC $13.99
Soft and elastic with an intense aromatic flavor. Great for melting on sanwiches. Also serves as a great alternative for fondue. Made from cow's milk in the Stelvio Valley.

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Taleggio DOC $13.99
A cheese that is smear-ripened and washed-rind. While some of you may know the technical definitions of these two cheese characteristics, both simply translate to better, stronger flavor. And believe us, that couldn't be more true.

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toma-piemontese
Toma Piemontese DOC $13.39
A pasteurized cow's milk cheese, and has a semi-soft to firm paste feel. It's both smooth and supple with pale yellow to brownish rind. It ages for 90 days to fully develop it's medium nutty taste and texture.

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Trugole $11.89
A semi-soft cow's milk cheese from the Piedmont region of italy, Trugole is similar to Asiago. A mild flavor with a little tang at the finish!

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Ubriaco $17.99
A traditional cow's milk Italian cheese whose name translates to

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