An opinionated guide to Piedmontese cheese culture

Jan 06, 2025 149

BY: Valeria Necchio

For anyone who loves cheese as much as I do, Piedmont is the closest thing to heaven on Italian earth. I do not say this lightly; I am aware of the wealth of cheesemaking excellence found in other regions, from Emilia-Romagna’s Parmigiano Reggiano to Campania’s Mozzarella di Bufala. But hear me out: it is not just a matter of quality, variety, or abundance.

What sets Piedmont apart, I believe, is its unique combination of natural and human: a special blend of mountains, pastures, rolling hills, and verdant planes meeting a multifaceted culture combining Alpine, Mediterranean, French, and Occitan elements. Piedmont is, in a word, a special terroir for artisan cheese.

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