Italian cheese is a broad term that encompasses many different types of cheese. Asiago (6 letters) is a hard, sharp cheese made from cow's milk. PARMESAN (8 letters) is a hard, granular cheese made from cow's milk and aged for at least 12 months. Fontina (7 letters) is a semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk and has a nutty flavor. Ricotta (7 letters) is a soft, creamy cheese made from sheep's milk and is often used in Italian dishes. Romano (6 letters) is a hard, salty cheese made from sheep's milk. Mozzarella (10 letters) is a soft, mild cheese made from cow's milk and is often used on pizza. Gorgonzola (10 letters) is a blue cheese made from cow's milk and has a strong flavor. Pecorino (8 letters) is a hard, salty cheese made from sheep's milk and is often grated over pasta dishes. Provolone (9 letters) is a semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk and has a mild, smoky flavor. Taleggio (8 letters) is a semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk and has a strong, pungent flavor.