Fontina is a semi-soft Italian cheese —earthy, nutty, and perfectly creamy. Aged in mountain caves and crafted with centuries ...

The classic melting cheeses are Gruyere and Emmental ... and has a bit of clout to it is Fontina. This, semi-soft Italian cheese is probably my first choice, but it's worth trying Taleggio too ...

This time, instead of feuding families in a medieval Italian city ... or perhaps fondue, into which cheese is melted. This robs Zangwill’s message of much of its power. Zangwill’s “crucible ...

Serve with lemon wedges. • Fontina, from delis and specialist food shops, is a melting Italian cheese. Substitute other good melting cheeses such as Gruyère or gouda. Photography Chris Chen As ...