Cheese story
What is Taleggio?
A washed-rind Italian cheese with a soft paste and distinctive aroma.
Origin
Lombardy, Italy
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Milk type
cow
Texture
soft washed-rind
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
35 to 50 days
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: meaty, fruity, creamy, aromatic
Origin, protection and character
Taleggio comes from Italy, especially Lombardy. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
35 to 50 days
How to serve Taleggio
risotto, polenta, cheese boards, melting
Good food matches
Nebbiolo
pears
walnuts
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
