Flavour : fruity, mild, tangy Aroma : pungent, strong Taleggio is a smear-ripened Italian cheese named after the caves of Val Taleggio. It’s one of the oldest soft cheeses. During cheese making, the acidic milk is brought to the lab, and kept on the wood shelves in the chambers as well in caves according to tradition. In order to prevent it from mold infestation, the cheese is washed with seawater once a week. The maturation takes 6 - 10 weeks forming a thin crust. This cheese has been granted a PDO designation. The cheese has a strong smell, but its taste is relatively mild with an unusual fruity tang. Taleggio can be served with Italian Nebbiolo wines, and also a wide range of Reds and Whites. Country of origin : Italy Region of origin : Lombardy Milk type : cow Pasteurised : yes Cheese type : washed rind Fat content : 48%