[TO CONFIRM: Producer name]

[TO CONFIRM: Producer name] is a family-run dairy in [TO CONFIRM: town], Lombardy, making Italian cheese by traditional methods. Dar Sapori imports its cheese directly for hotels, restaurants, cafes and caterers in the UAE and the GCC that need consistent supply and clear provenance. The family has made cheese since [TO CONFIRM: founding year].

Why does Lombardy matter for Italian cheese?

Lombardy, in northern Italy, has more DOP cheeses than any other Italian region. They include Grana Padano DOP, Gorgonzola DOP, Taleggio DOP, Quartirolo Lombardo DOP, Provolone Valpadana DOP, Bitto DOP and Valtellina Casera DOP. Most are cow's milk cheeses from the Po Valley and the Alpine valleys to the north.

For a buyer, a DOP name is a specification. It fixes where the milk comes from, how the cheese is made and how long it must age. Grana Padano DOP, for example, ages for at least 9 months.

What cheese does this Lombardy dairy produce?

The dairy's range is [TO CONFIRM: cheese styles and designations produced]. Milk comes from [TO CONFIRM: own herd or local farms]. Ageing takes place [TO CONFIRM: on site or with an affineur], for [TO CONFIRM: ageing times per cheese].

At family scale, each batch can be traced to a production date. When a hotel group standardises one cheese across several outlets, we can quote the same product line on every purchase order.

How do UAE kitchens use these cheeses?

Typical uses by style:

• Hard, grana-type cheese: grating over pasta and risotto, shaving over salads, cheese trolleys
• Washed-rind cheese such as Taleggio: cheese boards, baked dishes, flatbreads
• Blue cheese such as Gorgonzola: sauces, gnocchi, salads and pairing with fruit
• Semi-hard table cheese: breakfast buffets, sandwiches and staff meals

We confirm which of these the dairy supplies once the range is set. Share your menu and we will suggest a cheese and format for each dish.

What documentation can procurement teams request?

Before a SKU is listed for your account, we confirm:

• Certificate of origin
• Export health certificate for UAE import
• Ingredient declaration, including rennet type [TO CONFIRM: rennet type per SKU]
• Allergen declaration, including lysozyme where used
• Designation paperwork for DOP cheese [TO CONFIRM: designations held]
• Arabic labelling as required in the UAE

Lysozyme is an egg-derived protein permitted in Grana Padano and some other cheeses. It must be declared as an allergen, which matters for buffets with egg-free labelling. Halal certification for this producer is [TO CONFIRM: certification].

Formats are [TO CONFIRM: whole wheels, portions, wedges, grated or flaked packs]. Shelf life and storage temperature are stated per SKU [TO CONFIRM: shelf life and storage per SKU].

How does Dar Sapori supply this dairy's cheese?

Dar Sapori is a Dubai-based importer and distributor of artisanal Italian food - cheese, pork-free cured meats, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar of Modena, pasta, truffles, preserves, sweets and nuts - supplying hotels, restaurants, cafes and caterers across the UAE and the GCC.

We work directly with family-run producers and also source to specification: origin, format and price point matched to a venue's concept and volume. Lead times are [TO CONFIRM: typical lead time] and minimum orders are [TO CONFIRM: minimum order].

Request a sample to test this cheese against your current supplier on the same dish. Request a quote with your forecast volume, outlets and delivery emirate. See the full Italian cheese range or our Piedmont dairy partner.