Cooperativa Produttori Latte e Fontina was founded in 1957 in the Aosta Valley region of Italy, with the aim of preserving and promoting the traditional production of Fontina DOP cheese. Today, the cooperative brings together around 200 members, including private farms, cooperatives, and alpine dairies, which collectively produce approximately 250,000 wheels of this renowned cheese annually. Fontina DOP is made exclusively from raw, full-fat milk from the native Valdostana cow breed, which is processed within two hours of milking. The aging process lasts a minimum of 80 days in natural caves, where ideal temperature and humidity conditions are maintained. A Visitor Center located in Valpelline is open to the public, offering insight into the history and production process of Fontina cheese.
Caseificio Vallet Pietro e Figli is a family-run dairy located in Donnas, in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. The dairy began as a small rural cheesemaking facility and has grown over the years into a modern operation that processes around 2 million liters of milk annually. This volume allows for the production of approximately 25,000 wheels of Fontina DOP cheese each year, making it one of the leading producers of this protected cheese in the region.
In addition to Fontina, Caseificio Vallet Pietro e Figli offers a wide range of dairy products. Their cheeses and other specialties are known for their high quality and adherence to traditional production methods, which makes them well-recognized throughout the region. The dairy is open to visitors, who can tour the production facilities and aging rooms, as well as participate in guided tastings of their products.
Fromagerie Haut Val d'Ayas is a traditional alpine dairy located in the Brusson, Aosta Valley, Italy. This mountain dairy is renowned for producing authentic alpine cheeses made from the milk of local cows that graze on natural pastures rich in alpine flora. Operated as a cooperative of local farmers, the dairy ensures full traceability and freshness of its ingredients, preserving the region’s deep-rooted cheesemaking traditions. Their product range includes various cheese types, with a special focus on Fontina DOP – one of the region’s most iconic cheeses – as well as semi-hard and hard mountain cheeses characterized by their intense and aromatic flavors, shaped by the unique microclimate and vegetation of the Ayas Valley. Fromagerie Haut Val d'Ayas is committed to sustainable production and artisanal methods, making their cheeses a staple at local markets, fairs, and specialty shops across Italy.
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