Valle d'Aosta
The Aosta Valley is a mountainous region in north-western Italy. It is one of only four autonomies in the country and is bordered by France to the west, Switzerland to the north and the region of Piedmont to the south and east.
The basic ingredient of the local cuisine is Fontina cheese, a semi-cooked full-fat cheese made of whole cows' milk from a single milking session. This type of cheese is very versatile and is the basis for many famous dishes such as "Fonduta" or the traditional "Valle d'Aosta Polenta."
Valle D'Aosta is also famous for its wines, many "Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata" (D.O.C.) labels among full-bodied reds and delicate whites.