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Chuao Napolitains - Twelve Napolitains - Limited Edition - 55 grams

Originating from the legendary Chuao village plantation in Venezuela, Amedei Chuao extends the imagination's reach of how extraordinary a chocolate can be.

Historically, Chuao was used by chocolatiers only as a blending ingredient to improve the taste of other chocolates.

Unique ecological conditions in the Chuao region, a centuries-old natural selection process and great care in handling of cocoa plants have brought about this rare and exquisite cocoa.

Building upon this with painstaking craft-based production in Tuscany at Amedei, with a formulation derived from intensive experimentation, Amedei has brought forth the very best aspects of this legendary bean, resulting in a gold medal-winning taste unlike and beyond any other.

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Amedei Chocolates

Porcelana Napolitains -Twelve Napolitains - Limited Edition - 55 grams

The genetically pure and very rare "Porcelana" criollo bean, called this because of its translucent white colour, results in a chocolate taste of exceptional clarity, 70% fondant.

This bean goes far beyond the traditional notion of chocolate: it is an intense chocolate of great strength yet tantalising delicacy, with a composition that imparts freshness, leaving the palate clean (and, we often find, desirous of more!).

This is a highly complex and sophisticated chocolate, in which each individual will experience uniquely its flavour notes. These may include notes of light spice, a hint of dark smoke, and nuances of red wine.

A true gourmet's chocolate.

Produced in a limited edition by Amedei, with each box of napolitains hand-numbered.

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NewCiabot
- 8 oz. bloomy rind blend of unpasturized cow and sheep's milk. This cheese when ripened will ooze and will be flavorful but not overpowering. $13.95 each

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NewStrachitunt -
This raw cow's milk cheese from Bergano, Italy is made with the ancient 2 curd technique, utilizing the warm morning curd with the cold afternoon curd to produce the formation of mold. Very aromatic and full flavored cheese. $20.98/lb.

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NewUbriaco Prosecco -
This raw cow's milk cheese from the Vento region in Northern Italy is also the home of Prosecco. During the aging process, the cheese is submurged in Prosecco (sparkling white wine) and covered in Prosecco grape must (leaves) leaving a sweet and delicate yet very complex flavor. $23.98/lb.

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Pecorino Gran Cru - Made in Sassari, Sardegna - this
innovative product is exclusive to Academia Barilla,
made of 100% Sheep’s milk. Aged for 20 months using
Parmigiano Reggiano technology. Sweet tasting, with a
balanced structure and firm texture.
$24.95 / lb.

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This Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from Modena is aged for a minimum of 25 years before it is ready to be bottled and sold. It is also referred to as "White Cap" or "Vecchio," which means old. The aging is done in different kinds of woden barrels, all to give the characteristics that each "White Cap" production contains. Once the balsamic has reached the right quality level through aging in the special barrels, it is greded by some of the world's finest connoisseurs of balsamic vinegar at the "Consorzio dell'Aceto Balsamico di Modena." There, 5 judges grade the balsamic and only if the total score reaches high enough will the balsamic be bottled and given the seal indicating "Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, White Cap." 3.5 oz./100 ml. $100.00 each

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NewCastello D'Este 12 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
- Trebbiano & Lambrusco grape must is cooked and reduced in large open vessels. From there, the liquid is aged and seasoned for many years in wooden casks of various sizes and precious woods. Use as a condiment for salads, meats, cheeses and topping off
strawberries and ice cream!

8.5 oz (250 ml)
$24.00 each.

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NewCACIO DE ROMA ®
The Sini Family began making Cacio de Roma ® more than thirty years ago on a small dairy farm in in the countryside of Rome. Second generation master cheesemaker Uncle Domenico Sini uses same-day sheep's milk milk collected from local shepherds to produce Cacio de Roma ® in the same way as did his forefathers. Once the cheese obtains its form and some texture, it is bathed in sea salt for 24 hours and then aged on wood in cellars for thirty days. The end result is a creamy textured cheese with a mild, balanced flavor finishing with a touch of fruit. It is the essence of the classic Italian table cheese found universally in Central and Southern Italy. Not only is it enjoyed as a table cheese either before or after a meal, it is also used in everyday cooking as it melts very well. Some typical uses are as a filling for ravioli, in salads, on pizza or for simple things like grilled cheese sandwiches. $12.50 / lb

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NewRUSTICO ® BLACK PEPPER
Semi-soft sheep's milk cheeses from the countryside of Rome with Black Pepper, Red Pepper and without pepper. In the late 1980's Italy began looking for new cheeses to enjoy besides the classics like Cacio de Roma ® that it had known. Uncle Domenico Sini created a new look with ridged, basket shaped cheeses produced with same-day milk collected from local shepherds . He varied the idea of the classic caciotta by adding whole black peppercorns or crushed red pepper and by completing the line with one without condiments at all. The cheeses are extremely flavorful and are enhanced by the peppers rather than overwhelmed by it. In production, once the cheese obtains its form and some texture, it is bathed in sea salt for 24 hours and then aged on wood in cellars for thirty days. The end result is a creamy textured cheese with a mild, balanced flavor finishing with a hint of black pepper or the quiet sting of the peperoncino. $11.98 / lb

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NewPECORINO TOSCANO STAGIONATO
D.O.C. sheep's milk cheese produced with the milk from the regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, under strict supervision of the Consortium of Pecorino Toscano. Each wheel must bear the seal of the consortium. Our cheese is aged about five months and has a firm texture with a nutty and refined finish. $15.00 / LB

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NewMoliterno

An aged sheep's milk cheese from Sardinia, this wonderful cheese has a sharp full finish.
$13.98 per pound

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NewUBRIACONE
A delicious raw cow's milk cheese produced by artisan Sergio, who bathes the cheese in a local wine & then pierces it like a gorgonzola to let the aroma and flavor of the wine permeate the cheese to a new degree. Ubriacone is an affectionate term in Italian for the ''great big drunk''. The cheese is covered with grape leaves to cover the holes of the piercing so that mold won't grow in the holes. $23.98 per pound.
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NewCACIOTTA AL TARTUFO
This is a creamy, sumptuous Umbrian cheese made from a blend of cow/sheep's milk and flavored generously with black truffles. The flavor will not disappoint you. $19.95 per pound.
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NewTOMA PIEMONTESE
D.O.P This was love at first sight for us. What a gorgeous cheese! Not only is it beautiful to look at, but what fabulous flavor! This rustic looking natural rind semi-soft cow's milk cheese is creamy and full flavored with a smooth but lingering finish. It is aged 3-4 months. We chose manageable 6 pound wheels, each of which is nestled in elegant wooden crates. $12.98 per pound.
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NewBONATI "RISERVA" PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
A D.O.P. cow's milk cheese produced in the provinces of Parma, the Bonati family has made one of the best parmigiano reggiano we have ever tasted. They have a very small dairy, in which they produce only four wheels per day. Their cheese is very sweet, with a delicate flavor, the aroma is unique due to their milk. They feed the cows mostly hay as well as oats, orzo corn flakes, dried fave beans and soy. This produces the very special taste of this very special "Riserva" Bonati Parmigiano Reggiano. $21.98 per pound.
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New Sotocenere Al Tartufo

An elegant truffle cheese aged in ash as per Venetian tradition. Smooth, silky and irresistible. Rind covered with coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, liquorice, fennel, anise, cloves and truffle oil. Price per pound: $24.98

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Cheeses of Tuscany

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Asiago
Northern Italy. This granular texture cheese used to be called the poor man's Parmesan. Dry and sharp (but not too salty). Good eating or grating.
$12.98 lb.

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Brunet
Piedmont Region of Italy. Made from Raw goat's milk. This is a "fresh aged" cheese. Although that may sound like a contradiction in terms, it is an accurate description. Held together in cane leaves. 8 oz.
$14.95 each

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Buffalo Mozzarella

Buffalo Mozzarella

Made from the milk of Buffalo. Best served with tomatoes & basil as a salad or first course.
8 oz. $9.95 ea.

Important Note: Buffalo Mozzarella requires One Day Air shipping during summer

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Fresh Mozzarella imported from Italy. The middle of the cheese has heavy cream and shredded mozzarella. The 8th Wonder of the Cheese World! Serve with salad, sliced tomatoes, or with a little olive oil and French Bread. 14 oz.
$8.00 each
Important Note: Buratta requires One Day Air shipping during summer

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Fontina Val D'Aosta
Semi firm, tasty Italian cheese. Great cooking cheese, melts evenly.
$15.98 lb.

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Gorgonzola Dolcelatte
A milder, creamier Gorgonzola blue. Means sweet milk.
$12.98 lb.

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Gorgonzola Mountain
Italy's version of Blue. Farm made, strongest of the blues but very creamy. Eating, cooking of pasta and salads.
$13.98 lb.

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Mascarpone
Italian triple cream but fresh. Texture of yogurt. Use for tiramisu.
8 oz. $5.95

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Provolone
Aged, sharp. Great piece of cheese.
$11.98 lb.

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Ill Giradino Reggiano ParmesanReggiano Parmesan - IL Giardino brand
The real thing. Aged over three years. Sweet and mild. Soft enough to eat as is and hard enough for grating and cooking. Wrap in foil - can be left at room temperature. Never refrigerate. One of the world's best.
Was $14.98 lb.

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Reggiano Parmesan Tin - Wonderful Gift!
Two year old Reggiano Parmesan in a gift box. The heart of the cheese, no rind.
Limited supply. From Italy.
Price: $55.00 ea.

 

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Ricotta Salata
Smooth sheep cheese. Snow white.
$7.95 lb.

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Robiola - Ciresa
Aged. Washed. Great eating and cooking with pasta.
1 lb. $15.00 ea.

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Robiola - Bosina, Piemontese Region
Blend of Cow and Sheep's Milk - Young aged, raw milk.

9 oz. square. $11.95 each

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Rochetta
From the Piedmont Region of Italy. Made with Goat, Sheep, and Cow's Milk. Raw milk. Delicate taste. 10 oz.
$14.95 each

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Fulvi Romano
A genuine pecorino romano made in
the Roman countyside. $10.98 lb

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TaleggioTaleggio
My Rodney Dangerfield cheese. It gets no respect. Semi soft, slightly tart flavor. Almost like a Goat. Great with salads, fruit and wine.
$12.98 lb.

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Truffle Products from ItalyTruffle Butter
Fresh butter in a jar with truffles. Great in pasta, basting on fish or chicken or just on bread. Great shelf life.
$30.00 / jar.

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Vento d'Estates
This aged cow cheese from northern italy is aged in hay,rosemary and mint.
27.98 lb.

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Italian Specialty Products

 

 

 

 

 

Lemon Agrumato:
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Agrumato OilAgrumato Oils - Manicaretti Products

The crisp freshness of Agrumato is achieved by the
whole-fruit crushing process, which cannot be
duplicated by the more common infusion method of other citrus flavored oils. By crushing the olives with the citrus, the purity of each fruit flavor is maintained. The resulting oil is an exquisitely versatile condiment.3 Flavors -
Lemon Agrumato:
Description: Fresh ripe lemon pulp in the aroma.
Forward flavor: Immediately bright and crisp on the palate. Marries magically with a wide variety of raw and cooked foods.
Traditions: Toss with pasta and fresh ricotta, drizzle
over grilled fish, roasted vegetables or fresh greens.
200 ml/7.04 oz - $22.00 eachOrange Agrumato:
Description: Alluring aroma of a cracked, ripe orange skin. Olive and citrus notes sustain for a long finish.
Traditions: Perfect with grilled poultry, on spinach
salad, and over roasted root vegetables or squash.
200 ml/7.04 oz - $22.00 eachTangerine Agrumato:
Description: Fragrance is astonishingly redolent of fresh tangerines. Slightly bitter finish.
Traditions: Drizzle over roasted squash, beet salad, grilled shellfish or salmon.
200 ml/7.04 oz - $22.00 each

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Region: Calenzano, Tuscany
Olive varieties: Appenine grown varieties Unfiltered
Description: Gorgeous, archetypal deep green color, remarkably clear, big olive aroma with artichoke highlights. Rustic and complex, a pungent oil with personality. Rich and buttery mouth feel.
Traditions: Use as a condiment with steamed vegetables, drizzle over Tuscan beans, or use to dress a bed of fresh greens.
Frantoio di Sommaia
750 ml/25.5 oz - $35.00 each

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The oil is decanted into the distinctive Olio Verde rectangular bottles.

Region: Castelvetrano, Sicily
Olive variety: Nocellara Unfiltered, Estate-bottled
Description: Medium green but dense hue, notably vegetal nose. Intense, full flavor. Redolent of fresh-cut grass with a fresh green olive vivacity.
Traditions: Drizzle over fresh greens, grilled meats or over a thick piece of toasted Italian bread.
Fancy Food Show Award Winner, Gold, 1998.
Olio Verde 500 ml/16.9 oz - $32.00 each

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White Watermelon "Mustard"
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Pear "Mustard"
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Green Tomato "Mustard"
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NEW!Mostarde Mantovane
Mustards from Mantova are condiments, sweet or spicy, that are produced by candying fruit and its juice then adding drops of mustard. These "Mustards" are often paired with cheese but are versatile and can be paired with boiled meats and other foods. There are spicy ones and sweet ones.
7.85 oz jars. $12.00 each

White Watermelon "Mustard" - Mostarda di Anguria Bianca-- Flavorful cheeses: Castelrosso, Montegrappa, charcuterie, boiled meats.

Pear "Mustard" -Mostarda di Pere- Gen. Fulvi Pec. Romano, Rustico, Parm. Reggiano, boiled meats, charcuterie.

Crab Apple "Mustard" - Mostarda di Mele Campanine- Aged Cheese: Pec. Toscano, Mitica Manchego El Trigal, roast or boiled meats.

Green Tomato "Mustard" -Mostarda di Pomodori Verdi- paired with semi soft cheeses ex. Cacio de Roma, Taleggio Ca' D'Ambros.

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White Truffle Oil
Il Tartufato is a special aromatic oil combing the distinctive aroma of the white truffle of Alba with a rich, tasty olive oil. It is incredibly versatile and can be added to pasta, mashed potatoes, chicken breasts, egg dishes, etc.8.45 Fl. Oz (250 ml) $39.95 per bottle.

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Laudemio
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Estate grown and bottled under the strictest regulations to ensure the qualitites of a "Super Tuscan" olive oil.
16.9 oz. bottle, $40.00 ea.

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Vinegar Compagnia del Montale Balsamic Vinegars of Modena compagnia del montale balsamic vinegars of modena

Red label
Aged 4-6 years, great everyday balsamic.
$9.95 bottle (17 oz)

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Aged 18 years, a truly remarkable vinegar.
$65.00 bottle (8.5oz)
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Parma ProsciuttoParma Proscuitto
"The Real One"
$26.00/lb.

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Sicilian Olive Oils from Oleifici Barbera
Big and peppery, full bodied oils in the classic
sicilian style.

Puroliva Organic
$18.95 (25.5 oz)

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Frantoia Barbera
$24.95 (33.8 oz)

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Taralli Pugliese
Traditional savory biscuit from apulia 4 flavors: olive oil, fennel, rosemary, and pizza.
5.95each (14.1oz)

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