As the Italian cheese specialist, ASI offers premium specialty products. ASI is the exclusive importer of premium Buffalo Mozzarella from Garofalo, as well as Ballarini Gorgonzola and Pandini Taleggio. A full description of these products can be found in the “Specialty Cheese Section”.
Eleventh century monks who once handed out bufala mozzarella to pilgrims would be astonished to see a sophisticated operation like Garofalo. It begins with the computerized management of its 3000 bufala herd (solely-owned by Garofalo) and continues with state-of-the-art processing, overseen by master cheese makers. The entire production is supported by scientists assuring quality control and then modern equipment carefully packs the products so gourmets in Italy and abroad can eat the creamy balls of mozzarella, ricotta and butter.
Garofalo mozzarella, a D.O.P. cheese made in the approved zone near Caserta, is truly world-renowned. Its secret is the thin skin and perfect, slightly sour flavor. Garofalo Mozzarella has been exclusively imported by Arthur Schuman Inc. for several years now. This premium mozzarella is experiencing explosive growth.
Ballarini is a well-known, premium brand in Italy which has recently been acquired by Igor. ASI exclusively imports Ballarini Gorgonzola which is headquartered in Novara. There, the famous piccante, mountain and dolce Gorgonzola cheeses are matured and packaged for the U.S. market.
This unique feta from Israel is OU certified Kosher and exclusively imported by ASI. Produced under the auspices of the Israel Sheepbreeders Association, this product is manufactured in high-tech dairy facilities owned by T’nuva, Israel’s pre-eminent dairy organizations. Balkan style with less salt, this is an original product for the U.S. market.