Vella Cheese Company

WELCOME TO VELLA CHEESE

Since 1931, Vella Cheese has been a companion to the finest foods in the world. As an ingredient, sprinkled on top, or served alongside the full fresh flavor and smooth creamy texture of Vella Cheese is guaranteed to satisfy.

The success of Vella Cheese lies in the personal attention each day's production is given. Quality starts in the pasture. Every cow is not the same. Every day is not sunny; every blade of grass is not green and lush. But, if you insist on the finest breeding of herds, the finest feeds, the greatest care in milking and transporting the top grade milk, so that you have the best possible natural raw material, you have set the stage for super cheese.

What has built our reputation over the years since my father had his first conversation with the dairymen, has been our hour-to-hour personal attention. We're proud when you're pleased with our product.

IG VELLA

Tom and Ig Vella

NEWS FLASH: September, 2008

The Wine Spectator chooses Vella Cheese's
Dry Jack as one of the World's 100 BEST CHEESES, based on three criteria: diversity of origin and character, the cheese's affinity for wine, and sheer deliciousness.

"One of the earliest American originals, this ... cow's-milk cheese is pretty close to Parmigiano-Reggiano and can be used in much the same way. The 8-pound wheels are rubbed with a mixture of vegetable oil, cocoa and pepper, and then aged for two years. The aroma is reminiscent of well-aged Cheddar. On the palate, it is rich and spicy, with good acidity. Ripe, fruity American Cabernet comes to mind here."