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Hard Cheeses

Hard Cheeses are foodservice pantry staples for the incredible and often bold taste they impart, giving platings a punch of robust dairy flavor. Hard Cheeses are aged—naturally removing moisture—which intensifies their flavors as they ripen, along with lending to the namesake texture.

Tradition, consistency and innovation are at the core of the Stella® Brand collection of aged Hard Cheeses: Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Asiago Cheese, Kasseri Cheese and the one-of-a-kind Stella® Fontinella® Cheese.

Our aged Hard Cheeses provide multiple application options that extend beyond traditional Italian menu offerings.

Stella<sup>®</sup> Parmesan Cheese  <img width="65" height="50" style="width: 65px; height: 50px;" alt="" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png">

Stella® Parmesan Cheese  

Nutty, Buttery Flavor Addition

A classic Parmesan Cheese was the first product of the Stella Cheese Company in 1923, and the authenticity of the original product carries forward to the cheese offered today. This domestically crafted Parmesan Cheese is dense, grainy and crystalline in texture, with a flavor profile that is sweet, buttery and subtly nutty.

Stella® Parmesan Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 10 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel, Dry Grated, Shredded, Grated, Shaved

Stella<sup>®</sup> Mediterranean Parmesan Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Mediterranean Parmesan Cheese

Enhanced with Savory Spices

The rinds of Stella® Parmesan Cheese wheels are hand-rubbed with an earthy mixture of tomato, extra-virgin olive oil and a blend of paprika, sesame seeds and garlic—then aged for 10 months to take on a piquant savory flavor atop the nutty cheese notes. The texture is classically dense and grainy.

Stella® Mediterranean Parmesan Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 10 months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Half Wheel
Stella<sup>®</sup> Romano Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Romano Cheese

Sharp, Tangy Authentic Flavor

This handcrafted Romano Cheese has a sharp and salty flavor that is slightly elevated from Parmesan Cheese. The flavor benefits from cheesemakers piercing the surface of the cheese wheel and salting prior to aging. The texture of this domestic Romano Cheese is dense, brittle and crumbly.

Stella® Romano Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 5 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel, Dry Grated, Freshly Shredded, Freshly Grated, Shaved

Stella<sup>®</sup> Black Pepper Romano Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Black Pepper Romano Cheese

Aged with Black Peppercorns

Black pepper is known to enhance our ability to taste food flavors fully. This special Stella® Romano Cheese takes advantage of that flavor boost. After a traditional salting, the fresh Romano Cheese wheels are coated with cracked black peppercorns, then set to age for five months. During aging, the sharp cheese melds with the sharp pepper, creating a bold flavor that is exciting to taste. The texture is traditionally dense and crumbly.

Stella® Black Pepper Romano Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 5 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Half Wheel
Stella<sup>®</sup> Aged Asiago Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Aged Asiago Cheese

Robust and Crumbly

The extra-long aging of the 12-month Stella® Aged Asiago Cheese renders a robust, sharp cheese with a complex, nutty flavor and mature yellow color. The texture is firm and crumbly. 

An authentically crafted Asiago Cheese is aged to different dates to produce the three varieties of Stella® Asiago Cheese, each with different tastes and textures: fresh, medium and aged. 

Stella® Aged Asiago Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 12 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel, Shredded
 
Stella<sup>®</sup> Medium Asiago Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Medium Asiago Cheese

Nutty and Textured

A six-month aging period produces a mild, crumbly texture for the Stella® Medium Asiago Cheese. This Asiago Cheese has a toasted, sweet and buttery flavor, and the color has aged to a pale beige.

Stella® Medium Asiago Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 6 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel, Shredded
Stella<sup>®</sup> Fresh Asiago Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Fresh Asiago Cheese

Mild, Smooth and Meltable

This young Asiago (“Asiago Pressato”) has a mild, slightly tangy flavor and creamy yet delicate texture. The color of Stella® Fresh Asiago Cheese is a pale off-white at the center. This Fresh Asiago Cheese is recommended for melting culinary applications. 

Stella® Fresh Asiago Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo. 

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 2 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel
Stella<sup>®</sup> Rosemary Medium Asiago Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Rosemary Medium Asiago Cheese

Savory and Rustic

Stella® Rosemary Medium Asiago Cheese wheels are hand-rubbed with extra-virgin olive oil and crushed rosemary prior to a six-month aging. The result is an aromatic and savory version of a deep, nutty Asiago Cheese. The texture is mildly crumbly and the appearance is rustic and earthy.

Stella® Rosemary Medium Asiago Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 6 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel
Stella<sup>®</sup> Fontinella<sup>®</sup> Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Fontinella® Cheese

Hard Cheese with Beautiful Melt

Stella® Fontinella® Cheese has a unique delicate, sweet flavor with a hint of sharpness and a dense but creamy texture. The name “Fontinella” comes from the Italian word “fondere,” or “to melt,” making this versatile hard cheese a valued product in professional kitchens.

Stella® Fontinella® Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo and is exclusive to Saputo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 2 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel, Shredded
Stella<sup>®</sup> Kasseri Cheese <img alt="" width="65" height="50" src="https://saputo.canto.com/direct/image/4cac8ohnjl0114iine3f6e6p4n/2YqXFrAU0SA7JfhFj3JDoA4zJtQ/original?content-type=image%2Fpng&name=Stella_Logo.png" />

Stella® Kasseri Cheese

Buttery, Sought-After Flavor

Originally produced in Greece, Kasseri (“kuh-SAIR-ee”) Cheese is one of Greece’s most popular cheeses. This Stella® Brand rendition is made with cow’s milk and delivers a tangy, slightly salty flavor and a smooth but firm texture. 

Stella® Kasseri Cheese carries the Wisconsin Cheese logo.

Type of Milk: Cow’s Milk
Aged: 2 Months
Region of Origin: Wisconsin, United States
Formats: Wheel