Taleggio

• Taleggio DOP is one of the world's oldest soft cheese, having been created in the 9th century in Bergamo, located in the Val Taleggio region of northern Lombardy.
• The inhabitants of this valley needed a way to preserve surplus milk, so they began to make a cheese that they could also use – after its ripening period in valley caves or casere – to barter or sell.
• The current name of 'Taleggio' for this cheese has only been used since the early 1900's and until that time was simply called 'Stracchino'.
• The combination of the soft texture, pungent aroma, and buttery flavors has proven to be a winner, especially when spread on fresh crusty bread.

PERFECT PARTNER:

Tallegio pairs well with a nice hopsy beer or a crisp dry cider.