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Wedge","offer_id":916720963,"sku":"10838-1\/2","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":914307831,"sku":"10838-lb","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Taleggio_01.jpg?v=1774629637"},{"product_id":"ubriaco-prosecco","title":"Ubriaco Prosecco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUbriaco Prosecco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a raw cow's milk cheese from the Veneto region in Northeast Italy, home to the Prosecco growing region and several superb sparkling and still wines. During the maturing process the cheese is covered by Prosecco grape must (skins) giving the cheese a sweet, delicate aroma of the wine and a delightfully complex finish. This firm moist cheese is seasonally produced and reaches its peak stage of ripeness from late fall through to early summer. Ubriaco Prosecco makes a versatile pairing partner for many wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ambriola","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":916744355,"sku":"10567-1\/2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":914310319,"sku":"10567-lb","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Ubriaco_Prosecco_01.jpg?v=1747420918"},{"product_id":"robiola-due-latti","title":"Robiola due Latti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mixed milk cheese (cow and sheep milk) made in the Piedmont region of Italy, \u003cstrong\u003eRobiola due Latti\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delectable treat. The paper-thin rind covers an unctuous buttery paste that coats the palate. Mild and savory, creamy with a light lingering sweetness, this delicate pillow of soft-ripened cheese is irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World's Best Cheese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":914316671,"sku":"PC-10441","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Robiola_due_Latti_01.jpg?v=1726577219"},{"product_id":"fiore-sardo","title":"Fiore Sardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiore Sardo\u003c\/strong\u003e (flower of Sardinia) was awarded D.O.P. status in 1996. This style of pressed sheep milk cheese has been produced in Sicily for millennia. Traditionally, the cheese would be aged over open fires, imparting a light smoky aroma and flavor. Thanks to the efforts of the Slow Food movement, the artisanal method of production has been maintained for this cheese. The flavor of Fiore Sardo could be described as sharp; it is a little salty and tangy, assertive yet delicious. It can be enjoyed as a table cheese on its own, or when it is well aged it can be used as a grating cheese. Fiore Sardo pairs well with crisp white wines and fruit-forward reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intrasource","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":916760931,"sku":"10219-1\/2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":914323819,"sku":"10219-lb","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Fiore_Sardo_01.jpg?v=1726512305"},{"product_id":"viva-italia","title":"Viva Italia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are celebrating two incredible cheeses from Italy each representing the time-honored traditions embraced by Italian cheese masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection serves 6-8, includes a \u003ca href=\"european-styled-baguettes\" title=\"European-Styled Baguettes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean-style baguette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and has rightfully become a Staff favorite this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"robiola-rocchetta\" title=\"Robiola Rocchetta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobiola Rocchetta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"ubriaco-di-raboso\" title=\"Ubriaco di Raboso\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUbriaco di Raboso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":923900855,"sku":"13878","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Collection_Viva_Italia_01.jpg?v=1726617303"},{"product_id":"italian-collection-5-cheeses","title":"Italian Collection, 5 Cheeses","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere at Artisanal, we take pride in sourcing only the best representation of cheeses available around the world. We work with the best cheesemakers that continue making cheeses according to traditions that are centuries old and the best in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection comes with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"artisanal-crackerthins\" title=\"Artisanal-crackerthins\"\u003eArtisanal Crackerthins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"European-Styled Baguettes\" href=\"european-styled-baguettes\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-cheese collection serves 10-12 and features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ubriaco di Raboso\" href=\"ubriaco-di-raboso\"\u003eUbriacco di Raboso\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gorgonzola Cremificato\" href=\"gorgonzola-cremificato\"\u003eGorgonzola Cremificato\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piave\" href=\"piave\"\u003ePiave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Parmigiano Reggiano\" href=\"parmigiano-reggiano\"\u003eParmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Taleggio\" href=\"taleggio\"\u003eTaleggio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":924117603,"sku":"Italian_grande","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/files\/Collection_Italian_5_01.jpg?v=1726518938"},{"product_id":"ubriaco-di-raboso","title":"Ubriaco di Raboso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUbriaco di Raboso\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cow's milk cheese from the Treviso region of Italy. This is a semi-hard raw cow’s milk cheese that is aged for six months and then immersed in Raboso grape must (skins) for weeks to develop its flavor and aroma and color. It’s much like the Ubriaco Prosecco that is aged in Prosecco grape skins, this cheese has a light reddish color and fruity taste with a spicy finish. Pair it with your favorite Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon and an India Pale Ale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":1087795531,"sku":"10996-1\/2","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":1087798159,"sku":"10996-lb","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Ubriaco_di_Raboso_01.jpg?v=1755614521"},{"product_id":"robiola-rocchetta","title":"Robiola Rocchetta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobiola Rocchetta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pasteurized “triple milk” cheese made from goat, cow and sheep milk. Made in the Piedmont region of Italy, Robiola Rocchetta is part a family of soft cheeses made under the Robiola name. The Rocchetta version is a soft, white mottled bloomy rind cheese that is very creamy. The flavor can be mild when the cheese is young, and more robust as its ages and becomes denser over a few weeks. The texture is very fluffy and can be runny and luscious when at peak ripeness. Robiola Rocchetta pairs with a wide variety of wines ranging from sparkling wines, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc and even milder red wines like an Italian Dolcetto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1095193355,"sku":"PC-10651","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Robiola_Rocchetta_01.jpg?v=1726577471"},{"product_id":"pecorino-sardo","title":"Pecorino Sardo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePecorino Sardo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet sheep’s milk cheese crafted on the exotic Mediterranean isle of Sardinia. Produced to be eaten as a young cheese, it is only cured for approximately 30-40 days. The flavor is quite delicate and mild, reflecting the indigenous herbs and grasses that the sheep graze on. Highlights of lemon and thyme compliment the smooth creamy texture and sweet flavor of each semi soft wheel. Pecorino Sardo is suitable for antipasto, baked pasta dishes, vegetable soups, frittatas, quiches, salads and is equally well-matched with pears, sweet grapes and dried fruits. A fruity Italian red or a light white wine pairs wonderfully with this cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb Wedge","offer_id":1138535067,"sku":"10896-1\/2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb Wedge","offer_id":1138535419,"sku":"10896-lb","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Pecorino_Sardo_02.jpg?v=1726669057"},{"product_id":"piave","title":"Piave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiave\u003c\/strong\u003e (DOP) is named after the river Piave, whose source is found at Mount Peralba in Val Visdende, in the northernmost part of the province of Veneto, Italy. The land surrounding the ancient river is integral to the character of the cheese: it is where the milk is collected, the curd is cooked, and the cheese is aged until hard. Piave has an intense, full-bodied flavor — reminiscent of Parmigiano Reggiano — that intensifies with age and makes this cheese unique. Pair Piave with Zinfandel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":1177027755,"sku":"10404-1\/2","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":1177027283,"sku":"10404-lb","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Piave_01.jpg?v=1726574557"},{"product_id":"la-tur","title":"Robiola La Tur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobiola La Tur\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, mild, round robiola from the Langhe region in Northern Italy made of cow, sheep, and goat milk. It has a fresh, milky, slightly sour taste.  The firm but fluffy center gives way to a soft and creamy texture just below the thin rind.  A beautiful delicate little cheese that goes well with an almond and wildflower scented Arneis from the Piedmont, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1190737175,"sku":"PC-10652","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Robiola_La_Tur_01.jpg?v=1726577373"},{"product_id":"fontina","title":"Fontina Valle d’Aosta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFontina Valle d'Aosta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderful cow's milk cheese made in the 6,500-foot-high Alpine pastures of Italy. This semi-firm cooked and pressed cheese is washed in the Italian caves to develop its signature aroma and keep the paste plump. The uniquely rich and nutty flavor is reminiscent of truffles, with a subtle fruity, grassy aroma and supple texture. Perfectly pairs with Pinot Grigio, Merlot, or Lager style beer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":11608025094,"sku":"FONTINA-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":32767879884,"sku":"FONTINA-2","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Fontina_Valle_d_Aosta_01.jpg?v=1726515043"},{"product_id":"robiola-bosina","title":"Robiola Bosina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobiola Bosina\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect, creamy blend of cow's and sheep's milk.  This flat, square little pillow contains a luxurious, silky paste with smooth, well-balanced flavors. Bosina's rind is resilient, its interior deliciously runny. Each cheese is about 8 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Premium Cheese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30875042152525,"sku":"APC_Robiola_Bosina","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Robiola_Bosina_01.jpg?v=1738363599"},{"product_id":"provolone-mandarone-vernenge","title":"Provolone Mandarone Vernengo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is not your usual provolone.  Artisanal's choice of an Italian provolone cheese is the finest in the world.  Aged for 36 months by world-class Italian cheese affineur Luigi Guffanti, this full fat cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk has a hard, elastic paste with a yellow intensity.  This cheese is very rich and flavorful, piquant with aromas developed in the ripening period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guffanti","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":32617117188173,"sku":"APC_Provolone_MV_1\/2_lb","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. wedge","offer_id":32617117220941,"sku":"APC_Provolone_MV_1_lb","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Provolone_Mandarone_Vernego_01.jpg?v=1726575108"},{"product_id":"pecorinoaltartufo","title":"Pecorino al Tartufo Striato","description":"\u003cp\u003eSetting out to create a cheese - which when cut displays beautiful and aromatic streak of truffle and vegetable ash -, renowned cheesemaker Luigi Guffanti has developed this outstanding pecorino cheese, \u003cstrong\u003ePecorino al Tartufo Striato\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Its rind, dusted with oak powder, yields to a firm white paste.  The truffle, balanced with the sharpness of the pecorino, results in a wonderful flavor that becomes even tastier with a pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grafton","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. 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