Bitto

From the province of Sondrio in Lombardy, comes this well-known half-fat cooked cheese which is mostly used for grating or for cooking, depending on its age (up to 1 year). The cheeses weigh between 18 and 25 kg (39 and 55 lb), and their taste is mellow and fragrant. Bitto is used in making Pizzoccheri, but it is also eaten as a table cheese, accompanied by the famous local wines, like Sassella and Grumello.