After covering the basics of Italian cheese in a previous video, we realized there are still plenty of famous names that most people recognize… but don’t actually know very much about. So this time, Eva decided to put my knowledge to the test with a blind taste test featuring some of Italy’s more “advanced” cheeses.
These are cheeses you’ve probably heard of, and maybe even eaten, but each one has its own history, regional tradition, and very specific way it’s meant to be used. Without being able to see what I was tasting, I had to rely on flavor alone to figure out what was on the plate — and it didn’t always go as well as I expected.
Along the way, we explain what makes these Italian cheeses unique, how they are traditionally made, and how they are actually used in Italian cooking. If you think you know your Italian cheese, this might be a good test for you too. Let’s see if you can do better than I did.
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00:00 – Advanced Italian Cheese Test!
01:52 – Stracchino
05:51 – Taleggio
08:00 – Stracciatella & Burrata
11:02 – Scamorza
13:36 – Asiago
17:32 – Fontina
19:53 – Provolone & Provola
22:39 – Gorgonzola
27:33 – Pasta Grammarian in Action!
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23 Comments
Isn't Taleggio kind of stinky?
Eva, che cazz?! Dove hai messo il caciocavallo silano?
VIDEO IDEA
go to campania.
First to Capua or Caserta to see mozzarella di bufala from beast to cheese.
Then nearby up the hill to see the family that still makes Conciato Romano, and others in Castel di Sasso (try annurca apples too)
It's "Burrata" not "Buratta".
Oooooh yes, please do an episode with the tomato jam!
Hi Eva and Harper. Eva, do you have a baby belly yet?? Hope you are feeling better!!
How does Harper stay so thin?
Hey Harper Eva has handcuffs 😂😂 just joking😅
Honestly, our pasteurization laws here in the US pretty much ensure all our cheese is not as good. It also applies to our ice cream. It will sadly never come close to being as good as European / Italian.
Eva how is the pregnancy going?😊🎉❤
Don't feel bad. I lived in Italy for 2 years and didn't know a few of these. Probably because we'd cook our own food and rarely eat out or eat with locals.
May I ask a question off subject directed toward Harper…Sei bellisima, Eva, si prega su scusare. Living in Calabria now, being from the United States, can you please share any thoughts on the detriment of the American diet in comparison to the Italian diet you have well now been accustomed to? I know this may be a rerun…but, we are…well…we are a bit chubby.
I am of Sardinian/French descent. I am curious. Gracie…Merci.
Buratta – are you sure that’s how you spell it?
Best regards from Poland
Of all the dairy products I can no longer eat, I miss cheese the most.
I got so much from this video. Thank you!
My favorite is Cacciocavallo!
@eva be careful with the gorgonzola while pregnant. I believed its one of the cheeses pregnant women should not be eating or limit
My favorite Italian cheese is Toma
I fkn hate cheese 🧀
5 Italian cheeses that can be eaten alone? I would love to do a cheese tasting! Any suggestions, please? ❣ (or would the ones in this video work?)
4 formaggi sauce or pizza should come with Gorgonzola, do you hear me USA?
I'd never had Telegio but found it at a winery in south, central WA. Delicious!
❤Gosh, you two are adorable.