The Ultimate Italian Cheese Taste Test!

[@golfcobra]

Great video as always! My favorite Italian cheese is Crucolo from Trentino. Our local cheese shop in Concord, MA imports a 400 lb wheel every year and parades it through the streets for the Crucolo Festival, free cheese samples for everyone!

[@antonioturra4467]

Grandi!👏👏👏😊

[@A79163]

thats cool that you got recognized in the cheese shop

[@johnkirk7855]

I so much enjoy your content. I was stationed in the Puglia region in the 80s and early 90s at San Vito Dei Normanni and miss my time in Italy. You bring back so many memories with your content. I stayed in trouble with the US Air Force for my weight while stationed there. 😂

[@jennifer6833]

This is my first time watching a full vlog of yours. I’d seen a couple of shorts and this one hooked me in. The church bell’s, beautiful stone wall in the background, birds chirping, a little bit of rain. The perfect setting. All of the cheeses look so delectable.

[@silviagalmanini5399]

Il campanile vicino a casa mia suona ogni15 minuti e 3 o4 volte al giorno si abbandona a scampanii assordanti che durano anche 5 minuti .penso che prima o poi sparero' con un fucile alle campane.

[@Michael.Cocchiaro]

Oh, what a wonderful video! There is so much I can say because I love Italian cheese. Just last night at 3AM I made myself some chicken and pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. That cheese is always in my kitchen since I was a child. Alessio, your family and their home warms my heart. The best moment for me, in the video, was when Jessi made the sign of the cross after Alessio almost dropped the cheese. As so many people have said, you make me feel like I am right there with dear friends. Thank you, so much! I love you both.

[@beeitalian4086]

Absolutely loved this video! It's very refreshing and spontaneous and... I'm getting hungry! I'm Italian, born and raised in Sardinia. We have many good cheeses here, but I have to admit I still have to taste some of the cheeses in your video. Good work! Loved it!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Cheese comes from the Latin word caseus, which in turn comes from a Proto-Indo-European word that means "to ferment, become sour”. When Romans made hard cheeses for their legionaries' supplies, they called it formaticum, and it is from this word that formaggio in Italian and fromage in French comes from. There is no conclusive evidence indicating where cheesemaking originated. Earliest proposed dates for the origin of cheesemaking range from around 8000 BCE, when sheep were first domesticated. However the earliest evidence of cheesemaking in the archaeological record dates back to 5500 BCE and was found in what is now Kuyavia, Poland. Meanwhile ancient Greek mythology credited Aristaeus with the discovery of cheese.

[@nicoladc89]

In Italy we call "caseificio" the dairy, "formaggio" or "cacio" the cheese (in my hometown in Verona, the cheese is also called "casato") and "prodotti caseari" or "latticini" all the products made by diaries (butter, yogurt, formaggio, cream, ricotta, mascarpone etc...)

[@antonioturra4467]

Grande Kim da una cultura orientale dove il formaggio NON esisteva alla cultura del Formaggio Europea e Italiana in particolare dove ogni Regione, ogni singola provincia e addirittura ogni distretto locale esprime formaggi di lunga tradizione e di cui tutti gli abitanti sono fieri.😊 😊😊

[@Kristenm28]

That stone wall in the background is incredible.

[@ThePasinis]

GRAZIE mille my grandfather did

[@Kristenm28]

@@ThePasinis He's extremely talented! So beautiful!

[@modestacattaruzza7400]

Hey guys, I know the work on the table your grand father has made. I have one out side in my patio. My late husband worked with marble, tiles ,and terrazzo. It takes skills to make such beautiful things. I live in Canada, provincia dell'Alberta Edmonton City.ciao.

[@tinadiehl7597]

They go to the best places

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

"I feel like I'm having a picnic right now" that's Jessi's British heritage shining through 😆Sure certain cheeses may smell fouler than others but of course, what matters is the taste, and more people should learn to give things a chance. Here's some Montasio history: It's named after the Montasio plateau, and the cheese has been made there since 1200! The first production techniques were refined at the abbey of San Gallo di Moggio Udinese. In the 1880s, a cooperative movement of dairies was formed to support the cheese's production. And a century later in 1987, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests assigned the Montasio Producers Association the tasks of control and marketing of Montasio production (after being awarded DOP in 1986). Kudos to Portugal and Mexico for also making it in the top ten at 2:32! Oaxaca is a very good cheese, perfect for a nice quesadilla with a good stretch. It became a thing thanks to friars introducing the string cheese process to Mexico! Serra da Estrela cheese on the other hand comes from the highest mountains of mainland Portugal and like Italian cheeses, it is a PDO/DOP. It is made using the milk of two rare sheep breeds called Bordaleira da Serra da Estrela and Churra Mondegueira. Cheesemaking in this region dates all the way back to 1287 when King Dinis created the first cheese market in the rustic Celorico da Beira located in the heart of Serra da Estrela. And Portuguese explorers brought the cheese on board as a sustainable and nutritious source

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

How dare the US Air Force at Aviano interrupt the Pasinis? We should teach them a lesson! Eating cheese with a beautiful stone wall background and church bells ringing...what a vibe. Even though I grew up in Switzerland and so I'm biased to say Swiss cheeses are the best, it doesn't take long to see why Italy is the cheese capital. No country is prouder of its food than Italy! Italy is the country with the highest variety of cheeses in the world, with over 2,500 traditional varieties, among which are about 500 commercially recognized cheeses and more than 300 kinds of cheese with protected designation of origin. From Gorgonzola to Montasio and Burrata, there's an Italian cheese for everyone!

[@morphilou]

mmh.. and the french ? italy and french are both better in the world

[@riccardomulazzani7436]

@@morphilouDésolé mon ami... Ce n'est pas exactement ce que tu dis... Si vous nous le permettez, nous sommes un cran au-dessus Please rewind the video and take another look at the Best 50 cheeses in the world ranking!!.. France got 9 tipes of cheese and the first is a the 13 position... Italy got 18 tipes of cheese, 4 Consecutive in the first 4 positions and in the first 10 there are ONLY two non-Italian cheeses!!! And Italy is 3 time smaller than France....

[@morphilou]

@@riccardomulazzani7436 lol with the same ranking in the cooking the usa are 8th and france 9 th it is 100%bullshit

[@riccardomulazzani7436]

@@morphilou I don't think so... but Above all, people don't think so!!!! You continue to think that French cheeses may be better than Italian ones in terms of quality and variety of types... but you will be very disappointed by the truth!!!!! If you read any international article, Italian cheeses are in 1st place as is the cuisine!!! but If, as a "culinary extremist" and defender of your homeland, you want to DENY THE EVIDENCE... think as you like...

[@morphilou]

@@riccardomulazzani7436 france 9th usa 8th you understand or not ?

[@Ro-yr1ry]

The bell, the stone backdrop in both scenes. I want to got to Italy! The way y’all react n describe the flavors makes me feel like I know how it taste lol😂🙏 Bravo!

[@ThePasinis]

all the mosaics behind us are made by my grandfather! all my house it is made with mosaics and I love the bells too so relaxing

[@u140550]

i've been to italy long ago, even going there fior a week is worth it

[@sandragrowe3554]

Fabulous video! I was salivating watching you taste all of those cheeses. Running in and out of the rain was a few laughs too. Love you both; so sweet and loving on camera.

[@lindaharden-lantz1783]

Love, love, love, cheese and those from Italy are my all time favorite. Great video. The drops from the sky, laying on the table and that background added great ambiance to this clip! I think that beautiful mosaic wall was a family art project if I'm not mistaken.

[@debilei1078]

Enjoyed you each, your nonna, Italy, the stone mural, the cheeses, the bells, and the rain! Thank You!

[@timbuckman3870]

This is absolutely wonderful; the backdrops, the cheese and salumi store, and the taste tests. Please, please, please do more like this. I want to go to Italy and see the cheese and salumi and wine made and then go on taste tests of them. Molto bene!

[@schnerrydog]

You had me at the blue goat's milk cheese! Love Blue cheese and Goats milk cheeses the most! Stilton, Brie and Boucheron are my fav's. But love mozzarella and ricotta!

[@alexandraAF]

Loved this guys! Also with the chaos. You should have had some wine pairing to this 😎 Happy easter 🐰🐣

[@iamthatiam7523]

Lovely saying about cheese at the end. And great video, chaos or not, the courtyard was beautiful.

[@scottbrandon6244]

You have to try Delice de Bourgogne. It is like butter and you can spread it on crusty bread. Mont d'Or is also wonderful cheese.

[@deecohen1383]

So FUNNNNNNNNN! Hilarious they recognized you guys. Great video 🧀🥰 Its funny hearing the rain falling on the cheese wrappers. 🧀🌧I LUVVVVV STINKY CHEEEESE

[@laurahiggins5287]

I think everyone would enjoy meeting your grandfather and seeing all of his mosaics! And a tour of the mosaic school where he learned his craft❤

[@Lulibag]

Io amo il formaggio, se non fosse grasso me ne ciberei tutti i giorni. Quando viaggio il primo cibo che assaggio è il formaggio tipico del posto. In Italia ce ne sono centinaia di tipi fra cui scegliere. Dai latticini al formaggio stagionato è una autentica goduria. Ciao ragazzi, siete sempre braavissimi divertenti!

[@halsil]

Love all your videos!!! Anyway, the little "crunchy" bits in the aged Parmigiano Reggiano are proteins that form as the cheese ages.

[@karenmar1529]

Love how dedicated you two are making the video, through the rain, bells, family etc. The cheeses looked so delicious, I would probably like the four you picked. I do not like moldy cheeses or ones with too strong of a smell/taste. Beautiful background too, so glad you have been enjoying your time away.

[@Automage45]

The bird sounds and setting is amazing!

[@IamAnaEm]

5:08, nice save there Alessio:))) The cheese selection looks so good! The goat cheese is my favourite. It smells very strong but is one of the healthiest products out there full of probiotics. Maybe we can see the salumi taste test as well. I am sure you both have spent Easter together before in Italy but it is such a special time of the year and it has a culinary uniqueness in each European country. It is one of the best times to be at home and spend it with the family. Buona Pasqua!

[@nicasiomontecillo6904]

Can't wait to try italian cheeses when i go to Italy this coming October. Thank you for your video.

[@LisaEicholtz]

I love all types of cheeses years ago when I visited mia Nonna before she passed we used to get all kinds of cheeses like you guys did!

[@alleycat5472]

Oh! looked so good. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@heartsong111]

Pecorino is my absolute favorite. I also like manchego (Spain), but it's also cheese made from sheep's milk, so that makes sense. Love this episode.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

I enjoyed that. I've never heard of some of them & probably couldn't afford them. My go to cheese in Canada is very extra old cheddar. The more years the better. It has to crumble not be bendy. And have a strong bite.

[@jessa.ck25]

This is great! Love the video ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThePasinis]

Thank you so much!!

[@SBakall2]

this was such a fun video to watch.. and maybe a little fig jam or apple wedge would make the more challenging cheeses a little easier to enjoy..

[@twincherry4958]

Exactly what I should be doing at 2am, watch this video..

[@kimsanford5017]

I love cheese & to see the different varieties from there was so cool. I’m so jealous, wish I was there with you.

[@bandislife2004]

Wow, I learned so much!! As always!! Fun!!! Love you both!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThePasinis]

We’re so glad! We love you too! 🫶

[@robertcorrigan3816]

By the way thumbs-up for your beautiful background. Just gorgeous. Thank you both for the cheese education....😅❤

[@ThePasinis]

my grandfather created all that thank you so much

[@retiredarchitect3462]

Nothing in the world smells as good as an Italian cheese shop - Arthur Ave in the Bronx too!

[@richardclaus4751]

Cutting cheese with steak knife. Paisan, where is your cheese knife. I loved the rain it makes your videos so authentic.

[@marilynmcphail9221]

Nice! I’d love to tasting alongside you both. Tried some Muenster cheese from France; could not get beyond the smell!

[@shelleylynn3033]

Yum!! You should do cheese/ food paring with wine 🍷

[@lauraautry6992]

I love cheese and this looks very good. The table top and wall behind you s beautiful. So cool you were recognized 🤗🤗

[@melissafusco629]

My favourite cheeses that I used to eat with my father were friulano and caciocavallo. There was another one, I remember it being a bit strong but very good. I wish I could remember the name.

[@g_susie62]

Wow #5 is from Mexico!! 🇲🇽❤

[@StitchetyDoodah]

I miss Italy 🇮🇹 so so much!! The bells 🔔💚💚💚💚😭

[@robertoditota5971]

1a critica, devi accompagnare il formaggio con pane 2a critica fra l'uno e l'altro bevici dietro qualcosa 3 suggerimento: con alcuni formaggi dovresti usare il miele 4 suggerimento sul parmigiano mettici alcune gocce di antico aceto balsamico di Modena, ma quello originale di almeno 25 anni

[@michellekach8967]

Happy Easter 💙❤️🫶🫶🙏🙏

[@Michi-sj2vo]

That means the bell of church: It consists of striking the bell three times (symbolizing the triple Ave Maria) and a longer ringing. Three times a day (usually at 6 a.m. in the morning, at 12 p.m. at noon and at 6 p.m. in the evening) the Angelus ringing calls believers to pray for the “Angel of the Lord.” For everyone who don't knows this. 😊😊

[@britneyrudy5285]

Do you have any recommendations on must try places for pizza and pasta in Rome?

[@veteranfoodlover2515]

Y’all are such a sweet couple. Wishing you the best back here in Texas

[@LisaEicholtz]

Wondering what area you guys are in? It looks like a beautiful part of Italy I've never been!

[@marianbrittain4153]

Yes, I agree with another comment that it was so cool you 2 b were recognized. And with admiration. But now, to the cheese😊

[@shambles2share406]

I do love cheese - but the all the mosaics at your Mom's, wow! Close up and descriptions of those too, I hope. The story behind them too. Were they done recently?

[@ThePasinis]

the mosaic was made by my grandfather, like the table you see in the video

[@1ACL]

Beautiful home!

[@shambles2share406]

@@ThePasinis Your Grandfather is an amazing artisan - another beautiful quality Italy has, so much to be proud of... the pieta dura, mosaics, art glass... incredible beauty

[@DoroHiro]

❤❤❤ this video made me cry!!!!! Living in Amerika, I miss the church bells!!!! Thank you for the video

[@waltercoslovi6404]

I like the background especially with Sydney's Opera House.

[@ThePasinis]

all the mosaics behind us are made by my grandfather!

[@YOYO420666]

The sound of the rain hitting the paper was soooooo soothing

[@ThePasinis]

it isssss so relaxing !

[@morphilou]

french and italy for the best cheese

[@mauromondino8296]

Dunque.... Parmigiano Mozzarella Pecorino Gorgonzola Taleggio Asiago Fontina Scamorza Provolone Stracchino Robiola Tome secondo me non ci sono paesi che hanno tanti formaggi tipici e diversi tra loro...

[@smb123211]

The one area where Italian cuisine falters is cheese - not because it's bad but because it doesn't hold the level of importance in Italy as cheese does in France or the UK. I love _armesan, Gorgonzola, Burrato, Pecorino Romano and Tagliatelle. Americans miss the Cheddar family. French miss the double and triple cream families. . Love the picnic and flirting!

[@joecandy6490]

Totally agree

[@walter_the_danger]

what are you even on about? just making stuff up for no reason lmao

[@smb123211]

@@walter_the_danger thanks for your thoughtful post. (LOL) We lived in Italy (near Rovigno) for a short while and cheese was definitely not a major player. Oddly, at many places, Monte Veronese was used like butter. And the Asiago did not taste a think like US made.

[@walter_the_danger]

@@smb123211 you lived in one place, you do realise there are more than 2500 types of cheese in italy, right? your definition of "major player" is subjective

[@smb123211]

@@walter_the_danger OK. if it's all that important, I'll admit it - you are right. Cheese is the center of the Italian diet! I was really going by my wife (French) who said yeah, Italians liked cheese, French worshipped it.

[@ReaperOfSouls83]

in the ranking of the top 10 best cheeses in the world 8 are Italians!! wow 🇮🇹 😍 now after your video everyone will order online from Tosoni hahah

[@cristinacavalli97]

When I was little I really loved Carnia Cheese!

[@petitfour7687]

Awww now I want to eat them all too 😅😅😅❤❤❤❤

[@britniepatterson577]

The cheese factory where I live in oregon went to bergamo Italy and won grand champion for their rogue river blue cheese, so what I'm saying is yall need to come check it out, there's also a chocolate factory attached to the creamery

[@ThePasinis]

wow! we definitely come to Oregon

[@britniepatterson577]

@Jessi & Alessio there's so much to do around here especially during summer, there's the Shakespeare festival, and you should check out lithia park in Ashland oregon

[@nathaliecorriveau76]

Hi, I just started following you and love your videos! I love cheese so much, I will have to see if I can find some of the cheeses that you try.

[@ThePasinis]

Grazie mille per l"iscrizione! e' un piacere arti qui con noi❤️

[@RareAirTwo4]

No wonder people in the Mediterranean live longer lives. High quality food, religion, big on family. I highly respect and admire the italian culture and their principles.

[@oAgL214]

Those cheeses are so affordable 💜

[@ThePasinis]

Yes!! Every time we visit Italy, our first stop is to load up on cheese 😂

[@carminemolamola9986]

As a french I feel offended... but it looks delicious 😘💜💜💜🇫🇷🇮🇹💜💜💜💜 thank you for this video💋

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

Me too 😂

[@ThePasinis]

😂 don’t hate us! France has wonderful cheese too! 🫶

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

@@ThePasinis we cannot hate a Frenchie 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cmoipamela5944]

Me too, the best cheese is THE FRENCH CHEESE ! 😂

[@modestacattaruzza7400]

I very much doubt France has the best cheeses.

[@DomoniqueMusiclover]

Very great video

[@ThePasinis]

Thank you very much!

[@high62609]

Alessio and Jessi that's a lotta cheese.

[@paulamccarthy8197]

Love 🧀

[@juliabishop1408]

I can't help myself..." Cheese Gromit! Cheeeeese!"🧀

[@richardclaus4751]

You can hear the American air force. Are you near Aviano? When I lived and worked in Beograd 1986 and 87 we would take the car train to Aviano.

[@simonedima2483]

Buona Pasqua PAsinis. Un bel assaggio di sapori nostrani ❤

[@melvicci]

I kept looking at the wall behind you guys it’s so beautiful! I thought you guys were staying at a fancy place and I was going to ask if we will see Alessios family and then I saw his mom is there. Saw another comment that grandfather made that wall and I’m just amazed! Cheeses look so good.. I’m a cheese head and jealous lol

[@ThePasinis]

Yes!! Thank you so much! Alessio’s grandfather is a mosaic artist. His work is amazing!

[@terriatwell4041]

Fun video. I loved all of the mosaic work.

[@ThePasinis]

Grazie mille

[@tinadiehl7597]

The back ground is the most beautiful. You have ever had wow,I love cheese too,I make fresh Alfredo. So good creamy tangy goodness,I take bell pepper ROMA tomatoes mu chroom,oil cook,bske chichen,,pour over. And serve over pasta penne. Top with Parmigiano. Well the best....

[@ThePasinis]

all the mosaics behind us are made by my grandfather! all my house it is full mosaics

[@tinadiehl7597]

@Jessi & Alessio I did it in art class in school. The teacher kept it to show other kids,,well it's been a out 30 years now. I wonder if she still has it, art from the heart,,you guys are blessed. I'm married 30 years now. And. When you hit it to. It's worth trying. Waiting loving each other every day,if crabby. Take a nap. Works for us,,and do foes chocolate. Hehe. Toddles

[@StudioFish]

You are so gloriously normal, I love it! No pretense ❤ (even tho your cheeses are the best in the world!)

[@wacabell]

I'm really craving the "goat gorgonzola"... Love stinky cheese!

[@annakonya65]

The cheese combination in the jar is interesting. Is it a local thing? I tried to see the name.

[@edgardobassi4864]

Sempre più carini!

[@ThePasinis]

Grazie mille!! 🙏

[@nicoladc89]

cheese and red wine, best combination in the world. Trust me.

[@claudias6924]

Love it!!

[@ThePasinis]

Thank you!!

[@1981booklover]

As always, so informative! If I ever travel to Italy, I’ll definitely save a day for eating cheese! 😂

[@ltd1123]

My Dad is from Sicily. His favorite cheese is Provolone. And he absolutely detests Brie (which I always have at Christmas)! 🤣

[@mariabonifacio8017]

Cheese is life👌

[@ThePasinis]

🙌

[@Krissyfoxtrot]

Nice save Alessio

[@jackhackett80]

As an American who spent years in England I consider British Cheddar to be high on a list of great cheeses. Then again my frame of reference is very limited lol

[@francescograziano1819]

Sicuramente limitato😂

[@vanessamathews5063]

I live in Castelnovo and I LOVE Tosoni!! They have the best yogurts!!

[@ThePasinis]

We always have to get some of their cheeses every time we’re in Italy! We will try their yogurt next time!!

[@vanessamathews5063]

@@ThePasinis It’s a must!! The orange and ginger is chefs kiss! 🤌

[@MA-jd4ui]

Me and my wife love watching your videos You guys make a very cute Couple God-bless the both you

[@ThePasinis]

Thank you for such a sweet comment. God bless you guys too!

[@iyouitry]

Happy Easter Guys 🐣

[@alessandropinat7183]

that "drunk cheese" may respect the specifications but the homemade one is completely different, this one looks like the pale brother 🤣🤣

[@deanawells4395]

Give me all the stinky cheese ❤

[@ChrisF-vw1wh]

Alessio, when are you finally traveling to Wisconsin to taste the only Parmesan in the world that is made according to the original recipe? 😅 For further information you can reach out to the University of Torino 😉

[@shareonrivas1458]

THIS WAS YOUR MOST PRECIOUS VIDEO !!!

[@mr.garlicman3134]

If you eat cheese it has 2 different tastes. If you cut the cheese into slices with a knife it will taste a little bit different then if you grade it with a cheese grader.

[@bigcountry734]

how can we order and ship to Texas

[@WilliamPoliard]

It's mold. Whatta think formaggia is ?? Ur expressions r priceless. The pecorino sardo looks abbonstanza ??? PEACE

[@lifeatthefino2793]

There is best cheeses in many european countries...Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and so on! I love them all

[@pinkangel9597]

I love 💕 cheese 🧀🤗💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@tuberNunya]

Alessio got the high maintenance American woman. "I don't like the rind, I don't like anything touching my cheese". MOM! He's bothering me! LOL

[@deanreedy4991]

Happy Easter guys. Italians do cheese and wine right. When I lived in Sicily, before I had car Id fix my Italian friends tacos and I would ride a bike over ten k in mountains to get the younger softer one for tacos .would have to ride opposite direction to US naval base Sigonella only place then could find them. Stii drive hour to get the real stuff

[@anthonyvink7153]

I love the idea of old world smelly and stinky cheese. I wish I liked them. I don’t think I even had old cheddar until I was an adult. I keep trying them to try to increase my acceptance.