Today, Wisconsin hard cheeses are some of the most flavorful you’ll find. Most are variations on cheesemaking traditions that originated in Italy, resulting in varieties such as Asiago, Aged Parmesan, and Roman

Unless you’re an expert cheese monger or avid cheese connoisseur, shopping for cheese can be a confusing ordeal. There are many cheese varieties and Wisconsin cheese is no different. There are basically eight classifications for Wisconsin cheese as used by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, which we will summarize here