Italian cheese

Ah, cheese. Is there anything more resplendent than a perfect piece of cheese atop a crusty piece of fresh bread and a glass of wine?

From donkey milk delicacies to larvae invested luxuries, here are six of the world’s most unforgettable cheeses.

From: Nataly in Germany (Private swap) Received: 30 April 2010

I’ve been proven wrong again. By myself.For some reason, I’ve always — for years — overlooked Grana Padano. I regarded it as a pedestrian, somewhat boring cheese. And maybe it’s because I likened it to a lesser version of Parmigiano Reggiano, which is a cheese that I’ve always felt gets too much attention, anyway.I’ve been just about as wrong as a cheesemonger can be.

As it is the rest of Italy, it goes without saying that the food in Parma is wonderful and abundant, but thanks to the producers of Parmeggiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and Balsamic vinegar in nearby Modena, this northern Italian region is also known to many as the true culinary breadbasket of the Italian nation.I’d been to Parma once before, more than a decade ago, just as my professional passion for food and food stories was setting in.

Italy boasts more than 450 cheeses. Many of these are made by traditional methods in their regions of origin. From Asiago to Pecorino Romano, Italian cheeses are among the world's most favorite and are enjoyed in Italy and abroad.

For those of us hungry for harmony, there is nothing quite like matching your favorite wine with perfectly complementary cheese and charcuterie.

Creamy smooth whipped ricotta cheese seasoned with herbs is topped with slow roasted tomatoes and served with grilled bread slices.

This is not a recipe. Grab your favorite cheese, crackers, bread, and seasonal fruit and voila. Voila, you h

What to know about the best Italian cheese types. Learn in this Italian cheeses list about the best types of cheese in Italy.