Cheese Wheel
When a block or wedge simply won’t do, look to our assortment of whole cheese wheels! From creamy Delice des Cremiers and crumbly aromatic Danish Blue to wine-infused Murcia Al Vino or herbaceous Pauve Sauvage, no matter your preference, we have a wheel of cheese for you! Browse through our complete assortment below.
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Prima Donna Fino
from Netherlands
by Cheeseland
A Dutch cheese made in the Italian tradition, this is a wonderful cow's milk cheese with nutty flavors similar to parmesan.
Reggianito
from Argentina
by Fromage Marquis
Argentina's answer to Parmigiano-Reggiano, this hard, salty cow's milk cheese grates wonderfully over pastas and other dishes.
Gorgonzola Piccante (DOP)
from Italy
by Piemonte
For those who love their blue cheese strong, Gorgonzola Picante is the perfect blend of smooth and spicy.
Malvarosa
from Spain
by Mitica
A unique Spanish artisan cheese with an extremely buttery and delicate flavor, and firm yet pliable texture.
Petit Agour Reserve - Raw Milk
from France
by Agour
An extra-aged award-winning sheep's milk cheese from the Pyrenees mountains, with a firm texture and a nutty and grassy flavor.
Ubriaco del Piave
from Italy
by Veneto
An incredible cheddar from Italy, soaked in wine, aged in grape leaves.
Blu di Capra Cheese
from Italy
by Casarrigoni
From goat's milk sourced from a single farm, Blu di Capra is a soft and creamy cheese with an intense blue flavor.
Abondance Fermier AOC
from France
Superb fromage, Abondance has a pungent smell and subtle, fruity notes. Brined in a very salty solution for its characteristic taste.
Frumage Baladin Beer Cheese
from Italy
by Kinara
A unique cow's milk cheese made with Italian Baladin birra craft ale and malted barley, for a unique and amazing flavor.
Pecorino Ginepro
from Italy
by Emilia
A sweet and fresh sheep's milk cheese from Romagna, Italy.
Ibores DO
from Spain
by Extremadura
An origin-protected goat's milk cheese from Extremadura.
Le Brin
from France
by Guilloteau
A cow's milk cheese that is velvety-smooth and perfect on a sandwich.
Roucoulons (pre-order)
from France
by Milleret
The pasteurized milk version of Camembert, this is a very rare and hard to find cheese in the United States.
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Why is Cheese Round?
We’ve all seen those massive wheels of cheese on the internet. Some of the larger rounds are known to weigh in at over 1,000 pounds! So why are they shaped in wheels? Well, there are several practical reasons that may surprise you. As you might have guessed, moving those large cheeses can be pretty hard, but rolling them is fairly easy. The wheel unsurprisingly proves a much easier shape to transport than a square or rectangular cheese. But that’s not the only reason; there are also other practical motivations. When making firm cheese like cheddar, parmesan, and other hard cheese varieties, tremendous amounts of pressure must be exerted to form the cheeses and ensure they hold their shape. Rectangular and square shapes are less sturdy than wheels, and their corners are prone to breaking and crumbling off.
From a scientific view, the round shape is also most beneficial during the aging process. As the cheese ripens and the surface flora spreads, the mold begins to break down the exterior of the cheese, causing sharp corners to break off and crack. Wheels of cheese are less vulnerable to over-ripening, the rounded exterior hardens and forms an armor that protects the tasty paste within. The rind protects the cheese from insects, bacteria, and other nasty pests while allowing the cheese to finish curing. Some of these curved cheeses can even be stored at room temperature while they remain uncut, making them ideal for storage and a necessity before the days of refrigeration.
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