Everyone knows the classic Italian cheeses like mozzarella and parmesan that are ever-present in some of the best regional Italian cuisine. But did you know that there are actually more than 400 types of Italian cheeses that most people have never heard of?

In fact, almost every wine region and food city in Italy produces its own unique variety of cheese, and some have been producing cheese since as far back as the 5th century! So who’s to say what the best Italian cheeses might be. Sounds like an impossible task.