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1 Parmigiano-Reggiano hard · cow milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite. 2 Sbrinz hard · cow milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite. 3 Pecorino Romano hard · sheep milk · $$$ — A sharp, bold bite, with a firm body. 4 Grana Padano hard · cow milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite. 5 Pecorino hard · sheep milk · $$ — A sharp, bold bite, with a firm body. 6 Gruyère hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a firm body. 7 Kefalotyri hard · mixed milk · $$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite. 8 Roncal cheese hard · sheep milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite. 9 Cotija hard · cow milk · $ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite. 10 Comté cheese hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a firm body. 11 Manchego hard · sheep milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a moderately tangy flavor. 12 Cheddar hard · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a sharp, bold bite.