03/09/2026
Visit the Alpage to discover new additions to La Tchavana’s assortment
The Alpage is breathtaking, nestled in the Valle d’Aosta at 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, they bring herds of cows for Fontina production and herds of sheep for crafting Neige de Brebis and Gran Gessato. The aging process is extraordinary: running water flows through the cave, where the cheeses are carefully washed, enhancing their unique flavors….I like their “tanned” pigs having bath sun at 2000!!!
We’re excited to add (promote) three new cheeses to our selection:
1. Elisir de Brebis – A new and unique Brebis cheese where part of the curd is mixed with Carema wine, produced by the farm itself. It looks stunning and tastes just as good: mild wine aromas, a soft paste with notes of cooked butter, milk, and mushrooms. Complex, balanced, and delightful.
2. Toma di Pecora – A pasteurized milk cheese with a soft texture and intriguing sheep’s milk aroma, subtly reminiscent of yogurt. Simple yet complex.
3. Bon Bleu – A sheep’s milk blue cheese made from raw milk, aged 70–80 days. Mild in character, but with the potential to develop a stronger personality if aged longer.