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MERLET GIUSEPPE

Ayas · Province of Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste · Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste

Fontina DOP

Giuseppe Merlet produces Fontina DOP in Ayas, at the heart of the Aosta Valley's protected cheesemaking zone spanning 74 municipalities. Working with raw whole milk from Valdostana cattle, Merlet crafts cheese marked by its springy, soft paste and characteristic eyes—the hallmark of authentic alpine Fontina. Each wheel captures the delicate sweetness that defines this denomination, honoring the milk's terroir without pasteurization.

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DOP

Fontina

Cheese made from raw whole milk of Valdostana cows, with a springy soft paste, characteristic holes and a sweet, delicate flavour.

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