The national cheese of Italy, Provolone is made in the Lombardy and Veneto regions. This pasta filata (or spun paste) cheese is produced by stretching the fresh curds like taffy and then molding the curd into shapes, like pears, and finally smoked. Enjoy on Italian style sandwiches, with salami and crackers or green apples and grapes. Taste: Mild and slightly smoky & nutty. Pairings: Chardonnays and full-bodied and aged red wines. Made with pasteurized cow's milk and traditional rennet.