noun
- Plural of fontina; a semi-soft Italian cheese with a mild, nutty flavor, typically made from cow's milk.
Usage: Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple wheels or blocks of the cheese, or in culinary contexts.
Examples
- The cheese shop displayed several fontinas from different regions of Italy.
- We paired the fontinas with fresh bread and honey for the tasting.
- The recipe calls for two fontinas to be melted into the sauce.
- These fontinas have aged for six months and developed a deeper flavor.
- The chef selected fontinas for their creamy texture and mild taste.