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What is Fonitna cheese?

Fontina

Fontina is a firm, whole milk, slicing cheese from the Piedmont's Val d'Aosta, a mountainous area just south of Switzerland. This is one of the most delicious Italian cheeses. There are American imitations of this great Italian cheese, but they don't compare to the real fontina. Fontina resembles Swiss gruyere and has a light brown crust and comes in large wheels just like swiss cheese, but it doesn't have the network of holes. Fontina is made from cow's milk and is very delicate, somewhat fruity, and mild.

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