Fontina cheese has been made in the Aosta Valley, in the Alps since the 12th century. It has a milk fat content around 45%. Fontina is a wonderful cheese to use in addition to mozzarella on a pizza. It's a smooth texture and tangy flavor make a delicious topping for any grating, and this creamy cheese also melts nicely into soups, chowders, pasta, or sauces.