Italian Specialty Cheeses - Taleggio DOP

Italian Specialty Cheeses - Taleggio DOP

Taleggio is a Denominazione di Origine Protetta cheese made from full-cream cows' milk. Its name is derived from the Taleggio Valley, a characteristic valley in the upper Bergamo area. Respecting the old traditions, “VERO ARRIGONI” TAGEGGIO is even today salted by hand and ripened for more than 50 days in pinewood cases in the traditional canteens of the Taleggio Valley at a temperature of 3 degree C and 95% humidity. During this period the “VERO ARRIGONI” TALEGGIO undergoes a weekly brushing with brine, in such a way to encourage the development of the mico-organisms that confer a characteristic pinkish colour to the rind, which is thin and soft. The cheese is melting and straw-coloured close to the rind, and more consistent in the central part. Eyes are generally absent, or are very small and regular if present. The traditional technique of ripening, together with the particular micro-climate which has been created in the cellars over the years give “VERO ARRIGONI” TALEGGIO a characteristic aroma and a sweet aromatic flavour. Traditionally eaten at the end of a meal, nowadays it is also used as a basic ingredient for tasty dishes. It is available in whole cheeses of approximately 2.2 kgs. and pre-cuts 300 gr. (random weight).

FLAVOUR - Sweet aromatic flavour
TEXTURE - Creamy
CONSISTENCY - Soft-ripened
COLOUR - White, straw-coloured close to the rind
RIND - Thin and soft
FORM - Squares
AGE - 50 days
PACK - 6 x 300 grams and 2 x 2.2 kg.