We all know the proverb: “It takes a village to raise a family.” It also takes a village to make great cheese!
From local mozzarella cheesemakers in the U.S. to cooperatives run by Italian dairy farmers, our village uses the highest quality ingredients and age-old techniques to lovingly craft cheeses that support the long-term sustainability of their land and pastoral lifestyle.
IL Villaggio products make it easy to serve delicious, quality food that’s bursting with flavor.
- The Il Villaggio Team
ITALIAN CHEESE PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, PDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 PECORINO ROMANO, PDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TWIST & GRATE GRANA PADANO, PDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PIAVE, EXTRA AGED, PDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ASIAGO, PDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 RICOTTA SALATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 BAKED LEMON RICOTTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 GRATED & SHREDDED CHEESE GRATED PARMESAN CUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 10 GRATED ROMANO CUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 MOZZARELLA MOZZARELLA LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 BOCCONCINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 OVOLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CILIEGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ITALIAN MEATS SPECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 PROSCIUTTO CRUDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ACCOMPANIMENTS PESTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CACIO E PEPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITALIAN cheese
IL Villaggio
Parmigiano Reggiano, P.D.O. 24 Months
The aroma, flavor and texture of Parmigiano Reggiano, PDO make it one of the world’s most renowned and sought-after cheeses. Our 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano, PDO is produced and aged in cooperative dairies within the designated provinces. It features a rich, complex flavor, nutty aroma and a crumbly, slightly grainy texture. It is still hand-made without any additives, just as it was nine centuries ago. Serve it in antipasti, grate it over pastas, stir into meatball mix, salads, sauce or soups to enhance the flavor of any dish.
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Animal
A056799 | Parmigiano Reggiano Wedge, 12/5.3 oz.
A053837G | Parmigiano Reggiano Quarter 1/18 lb
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PECORINO ROMANO, P.D.O. 8 Months
IL Villaggio Pecorino Romano, PDO is carefully matured for 8 months to attain its extra-sharp flavor. It is a Southern Italian cheese with a hard, grainy, flaky, white to straw gold paste. The firm texture and salty flavor makes it ideal for grating over your favorite dishes.
Region: Sardinia, Italy
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Animal
A733988 | Pecorino Romano Wedge | 12/5 oz.
A0590003 | Pecorino Romano Wheel | 1/50 lb.
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TWIST & grate
IL Villaggio grana padano P.D.O.
14 Months
IL Villaggio Twist & Grate with Grana Padano P.D.O. is an iconic cheese in an innovative new form. It’s perfect for families and children to add a burst of flavor anytime, anywhere with its built-in, recyclable grater. Safe, easy, and fun—grate grass-fed, 14-month aged cheese on pasta, pizza, and soup with a simple twist!
Region: Veneto, Italy
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Animal
A051960 | Twist & Grate | 10/5.3 oz
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Each grater contains 5.3 oz. Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese
IL Villaggio Piave Extra Aged, P.D.O. 12 Months
IL Villaggio Piave, Extra Aged, PDO is a hard, Alpine-style cheese produced on the verdant edge of the Piave River in shadow of the Dolomites. Aged for 12 months, the cheese develops an intense, sweet, nutty flavor featuring profound tropical fruit notes, balanced salinity, and a full aroma reminiscent of mountain herbs and flowers. The milk from cooperative farms is still brought to a single collective dairy that produces IL Villaggio Piave, PDO.
Piave is wonderful on a cheeseboard or for snacking. It can be grated over dishes like pastas, gnocchi, risotto, polenta and grits or shaved over salads.
Region: Belluno, Italy
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Animal
A736955 | Piave Wedge, Extra Aged 12/5 oz.
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Bruna Italiana Cows Near the Dolomite Mountains
6 Months
IL Villaggio Asiago ages for six months to develop a firm, straw-colored paste with a yeasty aroma of dried fruits and a savory finish. IL Villaggio Asiago PDO is crafted on the picturesque plateau in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains of Italy by cooperative dairies. Asiago’s creamy, tangy taste and crumbly interior make it ideal for grating over and into pasta dishes, risotto, polenta and gratins.
Region: Asiago, Italy
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Animal
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IL Villaggio Asiago P.D.O.
A056854 | Asiago Wedge | 10/6.3 oz.
IL Villaggio RIcotta salata 90 days
IL Villaggio Ricotta Salata is produced by a co-op in Sardinia, Italy. Made from the whey byproduct of sheep’s milk used for other cheeses, Ricotta Salata is pressed, salted and aged for at least 90 days. Similar to feta, it is milky white in color, with a salty, nutty taste. The cheese is best used as a finishing touch grated over pasta or shredded, cubed or crumbled in a salad. It also works well in contrast to something sweet, such as serving it with fruit for dessert.
Region: Sardinia, Italy
Milk Type: Sheep
Rennet: Animal
A736853 | Ricotta Salata | 12/7 oz.
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Sheep grazing near the sea in Sardinia, Italy
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Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese
IL Villaggio Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese is a Sicilian dessert cheese akin to a cheesecake but with a more subtle sweetness and a lighter, more delicate texture. It’s made by a family-run company famous throughout southern Italy for their excellent Sicilian cheeses.
Crafted with Sicilian ricotta and natural lemon and slowly baked to achieve a golden-brown exterior, it’s delicious on a cheeseboard or as an after-dinner treat. Sweet, citrusy, and aromatic with a light and fluffy texture, it also shines folded into lemon ricotta pancakes, tucked inside a crepe, or crumbled on a salad.
Region: Sicily, Italy
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Animal
A051965 | Lemon Ricotta Cake | 10/6.4oz
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GRATED cheese
IL Villaggio GRATED PARMESAN 10 MONTHS
Parmesan is one of the world’s most sought-after cheeses. IL Villaggio Grated Parmesan is a premium, Italian-style cheese. Aged over 10 months, it develops a complex flavor and nutty aroma. Pre-grated for convenience, this cheese is indispensable in the kitchen and at the table. Sprinkle over pastas, stir into meatballs, sauces or soups to enhance the flavor of any dish. Shelf stable. Refrigerate after opening.
Country: USA
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Microbial
A6490001 | Grated Parmesan Cup | 12/7 oz.
IL Villaggio GRATED Romano 5 MONTHS
Easy-to-use IL Villaggio Grated Romano is matured for 5 months to attain its extra-sharp flavor. An essential ingredient in many kitchens and pre-grated for convenience. Use on pasta, in meatballs, mixed into breadcrumbs, stirred into sauces or to season vegetables and potatoes. Shelf stable. Refrigerate after opening.
Country: USA
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Microbial
A731825 | Grated Romano Cup | 12/7 oz.
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MOZZARELLA cheese
IL Villaggio MOZZARELLA LOG
Fresh
All IL Villaggio Mozzarella is made with fresh, locally sourced cow’s milk following the traditional techniques passed down over generations. A traditional shaped pasta filata cheese that is bland and milky, with a delicate soft paste. It can be eaten as is, or used in cooking. Layer it into baked lasagna and chicken or eggplant parmigiana. Use a slice to top a breaded chicken cutlet or veal scallopini.
Country: USA
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Microbial
A639089 | Mozzarella Log | 6/1 lb.
A639090 | Mozzarella Log, Sliced | 6/1 lb.
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IL Villaggio Ovoline
Fresh
IL Villaggio Ovoline or “egg-shaped” mozzarella is a fresh, porcelain-white cheese with a decadent, milky flavor. It is low in salt and fits many menu plans. Packed in water to preserve its semi-soft texture and freshness. Perfectly sized for individual servings, an antipasti platter or caprese salads.
Country: USA
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Microbial
A6390185 | Ovoline | 12/8 oz.
A6390180 | Ovoline, Bulk | 2/3 lb.
IL Villaggio Bocconcini
Fresh
IL Villaggio Bocconcini is a bite size, creamy fresh mozzarella that is packed in water to stay semi-soft. The fresh milk taste makes it very versatile in the kitchen. Bocconcini can be easily enjoyed as topping on salad or as a part of a cheeseboard.
Region: USA
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Microbial
A6390171 | Bocconcini | 6/8 oz.
A6390179 | Bocconcini | 2/3 lb.
IL Villaggio Ciliegine
Fresh
IL Villaggio Ciliegine are a traditional Italian “cherry” sized balls of fresh mozzarella made with pasteurized cow’s milk. Ciliegine can be served as an appetizer with cured meats, marinated vegetables or fresh fruit. Perfectly sized for snacking and for kid sized servings. Packed in water to retain their freshness and delicate texture.
Region: USA
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Microbial
A6390170 | Ciliegine | 6/8 oz.
A6390178 | Ciliegine Bulk | 2/3 lb.
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MOZZARELLA CHEESE
ITALIAN meats
IL VillaGgio Prosciutto Crudo aged, cured
Dry-cured for more than a year, this classic prosciutto features a silky texture and delicate, buttery flavor. The star of any charcuterie board, it’s crafted by a third-generation family-owned business known for making authentic Italian charcuterie in Emilia-Romagna.
Region: Emilia Romagna, Italy
Meat Type: Ham
A632908 | Prosciutto Crudo, Sliced | 10/3 oz.
IL Villaggio speck aged, cured
IL Villaggio premium Speck Alto Adige PGI is made with a time-honored recipe—pork legs seasoned with a proprietary spice blend, cold-smoked over beech wood, and dry-cured in the crisp air of the Vinschgau Valley. Often called “smoked prosciutto,” it’s delicious on charcuterie boards, in sandwiches, or wrapped around veggies.
Region: Alto Adige, Italy
Meat Type: Ham
A632907 | Speck, Sliced | 10/3 oz.
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ACCOMPANIMENTS
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IL Villaggio PESTO
This fresh, fragrant pesto is crafted in Liguria, along the Italian Riviera, by a family-owned-and-operated company who has made pesto for nearly 50 years. It gets its bright flavor and vibrant color from Genoese PDO basil and a mix of PDO and traditional Italian cheeses including Pecorino Romano PDO, Grana Padano PDO and Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Made from fresh ingredients and sold refrigerated, it contains no added preservatives. With a nutty, herbaceous flavor, this works beautifully as a sauce f or pizza, a topping for eggs, a salad dressing, or an everyday condiment for proteins, vegetables, and more.
Region: Genoa, Italy
A051962 | Pesto | 8/6.36 oz.
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IL Villaggio CACIO e PEPE
A family-run company produces this creamy, luxurious sauce in Liguria, along the Italian Riviera on Italy’s northwestern coast. Cacio e pepe means “cheese and pepper,” and this sauce celebrates the vibrant flavors of both. Made with a mix of PDO and traditional Italian cheeses including PDO Pecorino Romano PDO and Grana Padano PDO, it turns everyday boiled pasta into a delicious, restaurant-quality meal. This ready-to-use version of the classic pasta preparation has no added preservatives. With a well-rounded savory flavor and subtle notes of black pepper, it’s also perfect as a pizza sauce, drizzled over cooked vegetables, whisked into a creamy Caesar dressing, or as an everyday sauce for proteins.
Region: Liguria, Italy
A051962 | Cacio e Pepe | 8/6.36 oz.
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