Fontina Vera Aosta PDO

Q: Where is Fontina Vera Aosta DOP made and what is its history?

Fontina PDO is the symbolic cheese of the Aosta Valley: produced exclusively from the raw whole milk of Valdostan-breed cows - Red Pied, Black Pied and Chestnut - processed within two hours of milking, it is among the few

Q: Is Fontina Vera Aosta DOP DOP certified? What guarantees its quality?

Certification: PDO — Protected Designation of Origin (EU)Description:Semi-cooked paste cheese made from whole raw milk of a single milking of Aosta Valley cows. Soft, elastic, melting paste with an intense aroma. Minimum ageing 80 days in mountain caves. Each wheel passes the Consortium expert evaluation before branding. Three types: base, Alpeggio, Lunga stagionatura (minimum 180 days).Certifying body:Consorzio Produttori e Tutela DOP Fontina🌐 Official website | 📄 Production specification (PDF)

Q: Is Fontina Vera Aosta DOP gluten-free? Does it contain lactose?

Allergens: raw cow's milkLactose: present in versions with minimum ageing (3 months); reduced in longer-aged versionsGluten: absentPregnancy: not recommended - unpasteurised raw milkVegan/vegetarian: not suitable (liquid calf rennet)

Fontina Vera Aosta PDO

1/8 Wheel / Semi-hard cheeses / Cow's milk

€49,50

Fontina Vera Aosta PDO

€49,50 / 1.5 kg

Weight: 1.5 kg

SKU: A0113

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Category: Semi-hard cheeses

Milk Type: Cow's milk

Form: 1/8 Wheel 1/4 Wheel 1/2 Wheel Wheel

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Fontina Vera Aosta PDO is the symbolic cheese of the Aosta Valley, produced exclusively with fresh milk from a single milking, from Aosta cattle fed with herbs and fodder from the territory. Worked entirely by hand twice a day and aged at least 90 days, it presents a soft, elastic, straw-colored paste with fine holes. The taste is sweet, buttery, harmonious and always melting. A niche product, authentic and mountain-made, ideal both raw and in cooking.

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The Fontina Vera Aosta PDO is the queen of Valle d'Aosta cheeses, a unique mountain product protected by the Protected Designation of Origin. It comes from a centuries-old tradition and an extraordinary land, where the cows' natural diet gives the milk an unmistakable aromatic profile.

Origin and Raw Materials Produced only with fresh milk from a single milking, sourced from Valle d'Aosta breed cows. The animals feed exclusively on local grasses and hay, rich in alpine herbs that enrich the cheese with sweet and floral notes.

Processing Technique The processing is entirely manual, twice a day, with freshly milked milk. The curd is semi-cooked and the wheel is then aged for at least 90 days on wooden boards, where expert cheesemakers tend each wheel according to the rhythms of tradition.

Aroma and Taste Soft, elastic, straw-colored paste, with fine, even eyes. The taste is sweet, buttery, harmonious, always melting in the mouth. A light herbaceous note typical of alpine cheeses is not missing.

Use in the Kitchen Perfect for:

tasting uncooked
fondue and hot dishes
risottos, pasta, gnocchi
gourmet sandwiches
traditional Valle d'Aosta recipes

Why Choose It The Fontina Vera Aosta PDO is an authentic cheese, rich in history, terroir, and craftsmanship. Sweet, melting, and always well balanced.

FAQ

Where is Fontina Vera Aosta DOP made and what is its history?

Fontina PDO is the symbolic cheese of the Aosta Valley: produced exclusively from the raw whole milk of Valdostan-breed cows - Red Pied, Black Pied and Chestnut - processed within two hours of milking, it is among the few

How to store Fontina Vera Aosta DOP and what to pair it with?

Temperature: 4-8 degrees C, wrapped in slightly damp cheese paper
Do not seal in cling film: the paste must breathe
Remove at least 30 minutes before tasting
Use within 2-3 weeks of opening

In the kitchen: Historic and irreplaceable ingredient of Valdostan Fondue - with milk, eggs and black truffle. Base of Zuppa alla Valpellinentze with rye bread and savoy cabbage. Melted on polenta concia with alpine butter. On a board with Jambon de Bosses PDO and mocetta. Pairing: Gamay d'Aoste, Fumin or alpine white wines such as Petite Arvine for young versions.

Is Fontina Vera Aosta DOP DOP certified? What guarantees its quality?

Certification: PDO — Protected Designation of Origin (EU)

Description:
Semi-cooked paste cheese made from whole raw milk of a single milking of Aosta Valley cows. Soft, elastic, melting paste with an intense aroma. Minimum ageing 80 days in mountain caves. Each wheel passes the Consortium expert evaluation before branding. Three types: base, Alpeggio, Lunga stagionatura (minimum 180 days).

Certifying body:
Consorzio Produttori e Tutela DOP Fontina

🌐 Official website | 📄 Production specification (PDF)

Is Fontina Vera Aosta DOP gluten-free? Does it contain lactose?

Allergens: raw cow's milk
Lactose: present in versions with minimum ageing (3 months); reduced in longer-aged versions
Gluten: absent
Pregnancy: not recommended - unpasteurised raw milk
Vegan/vegetarian: not suitable (liquid calf rennet)

Main characteristics

Milk: raw whole bovine milk, Aosta Valley breeds (Pezzata Rossa, Pezzata Nera, Castana), single milking, processed within 2 hours
Classification: PDO, full-fat, semi-cooked paste, washed rind
Shape: flattened cylinder, 30–45 cm diameter, 7–10 cm height, 8–10 kg
Rind: compact, thin, brownish, greasy
Paste: soft, elastic, melting, scarce eyes, ivory to straw yellow
Ageing: minimum 3 months; turned and brushed daily in the first month
Consortium: Consorzio Produttori e Tutela della DOP Fontina

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