Unlike the salty, aged cheeses that make up the bulk of this list, soft mascarpone is subtly sweet and packs a delicate, decadent flavor that is the key to many Italian dishes. Originally from ...

It’s illegal to sell or buy, but casu marzu, a maggot-infested sheep milk cheese is a revered delicacy on the Italian island ...

One that melts superbly and has a bit of clout to it is Fontina. This, semi-soft Italian cheese is probably my first choice, but it's worth trying Taleggio too, again Italian, but this time ...

The Italian cheesescape is far vaster than Parmigiano ... yet another reason Darlington has a soft spot for the cheese — soft, lactic robiola is a popular breakfast offering in Piedmont ...

Pronounced "BOO-ter-KAHSS-eh," the name translates to "butter cheese" in English and the semi-soft, light yellow-orange ... response to the bel paese, a mild Italian cheese that was very popular ...