Fontina
VegetarianA buttery, semi-soft Alpine cheese that melts into a silky, nutty layer of golden richness.
Fontina Val d'Aosta is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese from the Italian Alps with a rich, buttery flavor and exceptional melting properties. On pizza, it creates a smooth, stretchy, golden layer with subtle nutty and earthy undertones that complement both delicate and bold toppings.
Flavor Profile
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Fontina
Pistachio Mushroom Truffle
Pistachio Pesto Sauce
“A decadent truffle and mushroom affair on a pistachio pesto foundation.”
Truffle Wild Mushroom
Truffle Cream Sauce
“A forest floor fantasy with wild mushrooms, Fontina, and sage on truffle cream.”
Brown Butter Mushroom Fontina
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“Mushrooms and Fontina bathed in brown butter sage — the ultimate umami blanket.”
Brown Butter Sausage Apple
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“Sausage and caramelized onion on brown butter sage — Thanksgiving on a pizza.”
Truffle Speck & Fontina
Truffle Cream Sauce
“Featuring Speck, Fontina, Arugula, and Shallot over Truffle Cream sauce, this sophisticated pizza is a indulgent dream made for any occasion.”
Brown Butter Radicchio & Fontina
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“A garden-fresh, comforting creation that pairs Brown Butter Sage sauce with Radicchio, Fontina, Honey, and Walnut finished with a drizzle of Honey. Best enjoyed during fireside dining.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fontina a good melting cheese for pizza?
Fontina is one of the best melting cheeses available. It becomes silky and stretchy without releasing excess oil, creating a smooth, golden layer with rich, nutty flavor.
What is the difference between Italian fontina and other fontina?
Italian Fontina Val d'Aosta is a raw milk cheese with complex, nutty flavors. Danish and American fontina are milder, less complex, and have a different texture, though they still melt well.