Italian Cheese - Buy

Opening a full wheel, especially a hard cheese like Parmigiano, requires specific techniques to maintain its quality:

: Use a knife to score a deep line around the circumference (the "equator") and down the sides before wedging the knives in to split it. buy italian cheese

, often importing whole wheels and offering "cut fresh to order" portions if a full wheel is too large. : A direct source for Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Opening a full wheel, especially a hard cheese

Buying a full piece or whole wheel of authentic Italian cheese is a significant culinary investment, often weighing between 5 and 85 pounds depending on the variety. Where to Buy Whole Wheels Where to Buy Whole Wheels For authentic DOP-certified

For authentic DOP-certified wheels imported from Italy, these retailers are recommended: : Offers a wide variety of whole wheels including Gorgonzola Dolce (~12 lbs), Bianco Sardo (~10 lbs), and Blue di Bufala (~5 lbs). Frank and Sal : Specializes in Parmigiano Reggiano DOP (Aged 24 Months) and Locatelli Pecorino Romano

whole wheels (80–88 lbs) and half wheels (40–44 lbs), with aging options from 18 to 72 months.

: Hard, granular texture; requires 131 gallons of milk per 80 lb wheel.