Taleggio
Taleggio comes from Val Taleggio near Bergamo, where it was made as early as the 10th century. Farmers ripened it in cool, damp natural caves. Its square shape and orange rind make it easy to spot on a cheeseboard.
- Milk: Cow
- Family: Washed rind
- Origin: Lombardy, Italy
- Best season: all year round
Ripening
Ripened for at least 35 days, washed with brine every week.
What to serve it with
A pear and country bread