Sunday, 20 January 2013

#5 Mauri Cave Ripened Taleggio

#5 gets an italian cheese on to the scoreboard. Taleggio, a washed rind. Reddish/orangey on the outside with a pale yellow inner.

The flavour was delicious, slightly salty with a very smooth creamy texture. Bill's Farm (my regular cheese monger of choice)  claimed the cheese was cave ripened so I was hoping also for a slight underground nuttiness, but if it was there then it escaped my taste buds.  

According to the great authority of Wikipedia - Taleggio is made from milk produced when the cows are tired. I'm now looking for recommendations for cheeses made from milk produced when the cows are feeling a little bit feisty.

Unfortunately I neglected to photograph the cave ripened Taleggio before it was vacuumed up at the table - Here's a photo of Nick Cave instead.

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