There’s absolutely no denying that we’re cheese obsessives here at Delish—we have thousands of melty, gooey cheese-focused recipes to prove it. While we love ALL cheese, in this grand world of dairy products, there is no question that Italy produces some of the best there is.

Centuries of cheesemaking expertise and traditions passed down through generations have earned Italy its place as one of the greatest cheesemaking countries in the world. What would a cheese plate, tiramisu, or bowl of pasta look like without Fontina, Mascarpone, or Pecorino?