Italian Provolone Cheese 200g

This cow's milk cheese is found in virtually every Italian home. Auricchio provolone has a succulent butter flavour which is mildly nutty with a satisfying smooth and salty bite.

In 1877, in San Giuseppe Vesuviano near Naples, a company named 'Auricchio' was founded by Gennaro Auricchio. Gennaro is also the inventor of the special rennet which gives Auricchio provolone its unique flavour. Auricchio provolone gained fame quickly and by the end of the 19th century, the surname of its producer had become a byword for the cheese itself. Provolone derives its name from the Neapolitan words 'Prova' or 'Provola', which mean globe shaped. Provolone is created in a variety of globe-like shapes in a range of sizes.

Provolone is a great every day cheese and perfect for antipasti platters served alongside olives, spicy dips and peppers.