Description & Tasting Notes This is the higher style of Taleggio – a classic washed rind cheese from Northern Italy. Made from rich cow’s milk, Taleggio is easily identified by its distinctive square shape and pale rosy orange, slightly sticky rind. The interior is soft and bulging, creamy and a little sticky on the palate. The flavour is rich and savoury without being overly strong – hints of salted butter, sweet cream and cured meats. Formaggi Ciresa is a leading affinatore (cheese maturation specialist) in Lombardy, northern Italy. They specialise in selecting and aging traditional regional cheeses and have custom-made maturation facilities to care for their cheeses. Founded in 1927, their multi-generational relationships with cheesemakers allow for incomparable representation of these regional styles, in addition to PDO cheeses throughout Italy.Other Notes & Serving Suggestions Enjoy on a cheese plate with rosemary crispbread and muscatels or serve with cured meats on antipasti or grazing boards. Taleggio is a great cooking cheese – melt on a mushroom and thyme pizza, or use to flavour polenta, risotto or a creamy pasta sauce. Pair with medium-bodied red wines such as Pinot Noir and Sangiovese, aromatic whites such as Pinot Grigio and Riesling and artisan beers.Region: Lombardy, Italy Milk: Pasteurised Cow Rennet: Animal Size: approx 2kg square, sold as a whole unit
