St. Clemens Danish Red Wax Fontina Cheese

Itis an Italian semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It comes from the Aosta Valley and is made exclusively with milk from alpine cows. Its dough is pale yellow, elastic, soft and has a few small holes.

Ithas an elastic, soft interior and a light brown bark with a slight mold. It matures for 40-60 days. Fontina cheese fits on every cheese platter and is often offered in Italy as a dessert cheese with pears or grapes. However, it is also ideal for the kitchen, since it melts very well, whether for cheese sauces, fillings or fondue. The taste is milky with slight acidity and spice.