BelGioioso – Italian Cheese Board – Serves 12

This mixed pack features four of BelGioioso’s classic Italian cheeses: three ounces of Provolone, three ounces of Fontina, three ounces of Parmesan and three ounces of Asiago. Melt on burgers and grilled meats. Create delicious antipasto platters for snacking. Enjoy in sandwiches and panini. Our fresh local milk is antibiotic and rBST free (no significant difference has been found in milk from cows treated with artificial hormones). Gluten free. Award winning. All natural. Crafted in Wisconsin.

Provolone

Mild, satisfying. Aged over 60 days. Created from a recipe rich in tradition, BelGioioso Provolone carries on a legacy of good taste. Never smoked or bleached, this cheese is crafted from fresh local milk, brined, roped, and hung to age in special curing rooms to develop its signature flavor and tantalizing aroma.

• Texture: Ranges from soft to firm, depending on age
• Flavor: Mild and full to strong and sharp, depending on age
• Appearance: Pale yellow, smooth. Aged product may be slightly
cracked with a thin rind of wax that should be removed.
• Milk Source (Mild Provolone): Pasteurized cow’s milk
• Milk Source (Medium, Sharp, Extra Sharp Provolone): Raw cow’s milk

Fontina

Mild, Buttery. Aged over 60 days. Fontina is handmade by our Master Cheesemakers from fresh milk gathered daily from local farmers. Aged over 60 days, Fontina develops an exceptional mild, buttery flavor, with a smooth, almost silky texture. BelGioioso Fontina makes an excellent introduction to Italian cheeses – everyone likes Fontina. This versatile cheese makes delicious sandwiches and grilled cheese and melts easily for fondues and sauces.

• Texture: Soft, smooth
• Flavor: Sweet, buttery, mild
• Appearance: Light yellow, soft
• Milk Source: Pasteurized cow’s milk

Parmesan

Aged over 10 months. BelGioioso Parmesan is made with fresh milk gathered daily from our local farmers. Each wheel is aged in special caves for over 10 months. BelGioioso’s Master Cheesemakers carefully inspect and hand-turn each wheel to ensure a consistent aging process. This expert care develops Parmesan’s sweet, nutty flavor and tantalizing aroma. Its versatile texture lends itself to most any dish.

• Texture: Hard, granular
• Flavor: Nutty, full
• Appearance: Golden yellow with a 1/4″ to 1/2″ rind
• Milk Source: Raw cow’s milk

Asiago

Aged over 5 months. Asiago begins with fresh milk gathered daily from our local farmers. Each wheel is handcrafted and aged over 5 months, producing a sweet, nutty flavor with a hint of sharpness that satisfies but never overpowers. Asiago has a wonderfully pronounced flavor that makes it incredibly appealing to many people.

• Texture: Firm, smooth
• Flavor: Sweet, nutty
• Appearance: Warm yellow, smooth
• Milk Source: Raw cow’s milk