Description: Provolone originated in Basilicata in southern Italy, but today it is made in every region and found in nearly every Italian home. Our Provolone Piccante is straw-colored with a firm, stringy texture. It is a superior quality Provolone carefully cured for 12 months to obtain its "Piccante" (extra sharp) denomination. It is a harder cheese, easy to grate and melts best when shredded. Provolone Piccante is sharp and spicy with a strong pungent aroma and lingering taste and flavor.