Americans have sprung a desire for quality cheeses. If you are only familiar with a few cheeses from Italy, you will be in for a surprise to learn that Italy has almost five hundred types of cheeses. Each region has its own specialties. Artisanal cheese makers also bring that extra love to the task that adds extra flavor to your palate. Many of these cheeses will carry a DOP label given by the Italian government that defines a geographic area where an Italian cheese can be produced. On line and specialty retail stores have begun to add to their Italian cheese repertoire so you will benefit if you on offer today to treat your taste buds to the growing array of the delicious cheeses of Italy.
Cheeses carry a regional taste
Piedmont is known to have the most extensive selection of cheeses. The uncommon cheeses of the region include the Castelmagno which is a blue cheese; the Bra which has both mild and strong versions; the Tomme cheese made from a mixture of cow and sheep and goat milk; the intense Raschera; the Robiole des langhe which also has a dark truffle variety; and Tomini fresh or cooked. More available cheeses include one of the oldest Italian cheeses the Fontina and the Fontal the soft cheeses that melt well and the Seiras ricotta.