Fratello

Fratello is a 6 oz Italian-style cheese inspired by Asiago and Parmesan, made by Cheese Brothers in Stanley, Wisconsin. It draws on the flavors of these two hard Italian cheeses but is softer and more meltable. It is aged two to twelve months for a pungent, creamy, rich body.

At a glance

• Net weight: 6 oz
• Type: Italian-style, Asiago and Parmesan inspired
• Age: 2 to 12 months
• Flavor: Pungent, creamy, rich
• Texture: Softer and more meltable than aged Italian cheeses
• Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes
• Origin: Stanley, Wisconsin
• Vendor: Cheese Brothers, Inc.
• Shipping: Vacuum-sealed; insulated with gel ice packs in warm weather at no extra charge

Best for

• Pizza and lasagna
• Melting into pasta dishes
• Charcuterie boards
• Wine pairings
• A gift for an Italian-food lover

How to use

Add it to pasta, pizza, and lasagna, where its meltability shines. It also holds its own on a charcuterie board paired with wine.

Flavor profile

Pungent, creamy, and rich, like a softer, more meltable take on Asiago and Parmesan.

About Cheese Brothers

Cheese Brothers is a Wisconsin cheesemaker crafting small-batch specialty cheeses, including wood-fired smoked varieties, each vacuum-sealed and packed to arrive fresh.

Made by Cheese Brothers, based in Almena, Wisconsin.