Soft washed-rind DOP · Lombardy
Raw-milk Taleggio DOP
By Gildo · Lombardy, Italy
A Lombard raw milk cheese, soft with a lively pink washed rind, matured in the natural caves of Valsassina. Creamy beneath the rind, with a delicate flavour despite its characteristic aroma. Whole wheel, professional format.
Raw cow's milkMilk
Washed rindPaste
~60 daysAgeing
DOPAppellation
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ITasting notes
Profile
Intensity
MildIntense
Creaminess
FirmCreamy
Saltiness
Lightly saltedSalty
Washed rind
SubtleCharacterful
Tasting
Appearance
Pink-orange rind, glossy ivory paste.
Aroma
Fruity, hay, floral.
On the palate
Creamy, mildly tangy-sweet, moderately salty.
Aromas
FruityHazelnutWoodlandFloral
Pairings
PolentaRisotto al taleggioCheeseboardValpolicella
IIIThe producer
Gildo dei F.lli Ciresa (Introbio, Valsassina, Lombardy), a family business specialising in the valley's DOP cheeses.
IVAvailable formats
Formats of this product for foodservice. Prices and availability on request.
VSpecifications
- Origin
- Lombardy, Italy
- Format
- Whole wheel (~2 kg)
- Packaging
- Case of 2
- Storage
- Refrigerated (2–4 °C)
- Reference
- FRO-005
Information
- Milk
- Cow's milk, raw
- Paste type
- Soft, washed rind
- Ageing
- ~60 days
- Raw / pasteurised milk
- Raw milk
- Appellation
- DOP / AOP
The cheese