Cheese plays a vital role in the Italian diet -- always has, since before the Romans, because cheese making was the only way to preserve highly nutritious milk before refrigeration. Because of this, Italy has a tremendous number of tasty cheeses and cheesy dishes. Cheese and Italian food go hand in hand. Italian cheeses enhance classic dishes and sauces and can be very healthy and filling by itself. There is a tremendous variety of Italian cheeses, many of which have become worldwide household names and are now indispensable items on the weekly shopping list. A great complement to Italian wines and original pasta and meat dishes, find your favorite Italian cheese at WPM’s Cheese Shop.