Luigi Guffanti 1876
Toma Bettelmatt
Shop, factory tour, tastings:
Via Milano 140, Arona, Province of Novara, Piedmont, ItalyBuy online directly from the producer:
guffantiformaggi.com/en/shop/
Italian Cheese Awards - ICA
2018
Toma Bettelmatt is an Italian cheese produced by Luigi Guffanti 1876, a renowned cheese maker with a long history of artisanal cheese production. This cheese is known for its unique flavor, which results from the specific alpine herbs that the cows graze on in high-altitude pastures.
The cheese is typically aged for several months to develop its characteristic strong and slightly spicy taste. It has a firm texture and a yellowish hue.
About Luigi Guffanti 1876
Luigi Guffanti 1876 is a renowned Italian cheese company based in Arona, in the Piedmont region, known for its multi-generational expertise in aging and refining cheeses. Founded in 1876 by Luigi Guffanti, the company began its journey by aging Gorgonzola in an abandoned silver mine in Valganna, taking advantage of its consistent temperature and humidity conditions for optimal cheese maturation.
Over time, the expertise gained in aging Gorgonzola expanded to include a wide variety of other cheeses. Luigi Guffanti 1876 offers an extensive selection of cheeses, including those made from cow’s, sheep’s, goat’s, and buffalo’s milk, as well as blended varieties.
The company also welcomes visitors to its aging cellars in Arona, where guests can experience the cheese aging process firsthand and enjoy guided tastings of their artisanal products.