This BelGioioso original is crafted in small batches with the freshest local milk gathered daily from local farms. During its 90-day aging, our cheese makers carefully hand-wash each piece with salt and water, allowing the cheese to bloom with a rose-colored rind. This process gives Italico™ its distinctive, earthy flavor, while its tender texture allows it to melt beautifully and slice with ease. This specialty cheese is exclusively made by BelGioioso.

About This Cheese

• Texture: Soft
• Flavor: Earthy, full
• Appearance: Creamy, mild center surrounded by a washed rind
• Milk Source: Pasteurized cow's milk
• Aging: 90 days
• Gluten free
• rBST free
• Vegetarian
• All natural
• Crafted in Wisconsin, America's Dairyland

Pair with fresh pears, nuts, dried fruits, nut breads and red wine.

Serving Suggestions

• Melt onto pizzas and panini sandwiches.
• Cube into green salads with fresh pear slices and pecans.
• Cube and serve with grapes.

Recipes From Our Kitchen

• Baby Portabella Napoleons with Italico™
• Grilled Cheese with Italico™
• Italico™ Steak Sandwich