Best Cheese Manufacturer Vallejo Near Me

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Handcrafted in Nicasio, California using authentic, traditional recipes from the alpine village of our ancestral homeland, Maggia, Switzerland


We are honored and proud our cheese has been recognized globally, nationally and locally in various competitions including the American Cheese Society, World Cheese Championships, California State Fair and Good Food Awards.


Formagella - A 2022 first place winner in the Open Division for cow's milk cheeses at the American Cheese Society Annual Competition in Portland, Oregon.


San Geronimo also won for Best of Class - Washed Rind Cheeses


We are honored to have been presented with Gold Medals for our Tomino & Locarno!

Our Foggy Morning is our most honored cheese and was named best "Fromage Blanc Style Cheese" made in North America in 2015.

Twice our Loma Alta was the national award winner at the American Cheese Society annual competition in the"Soft Ripening Cow’s Milk" category.

Nicasio Reserve is a three time California State Fair Gold Medal Winner.

Nicasio Square has won numerous state, national & “Good Food” awards, along with being a top five finisher in its’ class at the World Cheese Championship in 2014.

San Geronimo has won numerous state and national awards, as well as finishing second in North America in the 2015 American Cheese Society’s, "Raclette" category

Our mentor, cheese maker and friend from Maggie, Switzerland, Maurizio Lorenzetti

At the age of 17, our grandfather, Fredolino Lafranchi immigrated to America from Maggia, Switzerland, with the dream to one day own and operate his own dairy. In 1919, that dream became reality when Fred and his wife Zelma Dolcini Lafranchi established the Lafranchi Dairy in the western Marin town of Nicasio, California.

Fred and Zelma raised their five children on this beautiful ranch. Their eldest son, Will, our father, continued in the family business, raising us, his 6 children here and living his entire 78 years on this very special land.

During his life, Will was able to visit his ancestral homeland a number of times, and developed a special bond with his numerous Swiss relatives. Will and his extended family enjoyed many wonderful meals together, which included a distinctive selection of cheeses handmade by local artisans.

The appreciation of these fabulous cheeses left him and us with a longing to enjoy these treats back home. Our family dairy afforded the perfect resource to pay homage to this part of our heritage. Establishing the Nicasio Valley Cheese Company in 2010 has given us the opportunity to bring to reality something our father had only dreamt of.

Swiss Master Cheesemaker, Maurizio Lorenzetti has mentored our family in the art of making the cheeses of Valle Maggia to ensure they are as magical here as they are in Switzerland.

Our entire Lafranchi family is extremely proud to share our Nicasio Valley Cheese with you! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

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Vella Cheese’s Retail Store is open to customers 10 am – 5:00 pm, Tues – Sat


(707) 938-3232 and we can bring your order to the parking lot.


Since 1931, Vella Cheese has been a companion to the finest foods in the world. As an ingredient, sprinkled on top, or served alongside the full fresh flavor and smooth creamy texture of Vella Cheese is guaranteed to satisfy.


The success of Vella Cheese lies in the personal attention each day's production is given. Quality starts in the pasture. Every cow is not the same. Every day is not sunny; every blade of grass is not green and lush. But, if you insist on the finest breeding of herds, the finest feeds, the greatest care in milking and transporting the top grade milk, so that you have the best possible natural raw material, you have set the stage for super cheese.

All the milk in our cheese comes from a local sustainably-farmed dairy and their happy free range California cows.

Our whey, which is a by-product of cheesemaking, returns to the dairy and to local vineyards to enrich their crops.

We are committed to waste diversion, including recycling, composting, and furthering the sustainability of all our operations.

4worldlovers: The iconic Sonoma Cheese Factory has been a purveyor of award-winning cheeses in the Sonoma Valley for 90 years.

Today, Sonoma Cheese Factory is continuing its rich legacy by offering superb cheeses, Sonoma County wines, BBQ from Primal Cuts Meats, and other locally-sourced goods.

Bay-area native James Ayers is Sonoma Cheese Factory’s resident fromager (that’s “Cheesemonger” in English). With over thirty years of experience, he brings passion and a wealth of expertise to Sonoma Cheese Factory.

James travels extensively throughout the United States and Europe to curate one of the most exciting cheese selections in the world. His genius is evident in his crafting of creative cheese and beverage pairings including his all-time favorite – brie and cider.

Utilizing extended curing techniques, our signature sauce, and a beautiful presentation, Executive Chef Oscar Gomez has elevated the process of smoking and barbecuing quality meats which draws out maximum flavor in every bite.

We carry Primal Cuts Sandwiches to-go throughout the week and also feature their full menu at Sonoma’s Tuesday night Farmers Market

Originally founded as Sonoma Valley Creamery by Italian immigrant Celso Viviani in 1931, this small, family- owned business in the abundant Sonoma valley grew to put California on the world cheese stage. At its inception, the Sonoma Cheese Factory produced Italian-style hard cheeses and fresh cheeses, specifically cottage and cream cheese. Eventually, production shifted towards semi-hard cheeses, including its flagship—Sonoma Jack.