Taleggio

Taleggio is one of the classic Italian cheeses and has been around since the Roman period. 

A soft, raw cow’s milk cheese it has a thin rind that has a slight pinkish hue and a distinctive grey-greenish mould that assists with the maturing of the cheese. 

Unlike the majority of other cheeses, taleggio is quadrangular in shape.  Taleggio reigns from the Lombardy region, with links to Val Taleggio located on the western border of the province of Bergamo. To ensure the authenticity of taleggio, it has been recognised as a D.O.P. (Denomination of Origin Protect) cheese since 1996. 

Traditionally the cheese is kept on wooden shelves in chambers and in caves, and the rind is washed once a week with saltwater which helps to produce the unique flavour of this cheese. 

Taleggio is mild, but has a fruity tang to it, and works exceptionally well in a risotto or on polenta as it melts well.