taleggio
Soft washed-rind cheese
Taleggio is a soft Italian cheese from the Lombardy region, with a thin pinkish-orange rind and creamy, tangy interior.
It has a pungent smell but mild, slightly fruity flavor that intensifies with age.
The cheese melts well, making it popular in risottos, polenta, and pasta dishes: The recipe calls for taleggio or another washed-rind cheese.
Northern Italian administrative region
- BergamoNorthern Italian municipality
- Po ValleyNorthern Italy's main plain
- DOPFilm's camera department head
- gorgonzolaItalian marbled cheese
risotto · polenta · bruschetta · focaccia · antipasto · prosciutto · pecorino · Italian Alps
Sharply strong-smelling
- funkyRhythmic and soulful
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- meatyRich in content
mushroomy · yeasty · fruity · nutty · savory · umami · complex · bold
Brine-cured cheese style
- semi-softModerately firm texture
- cow's milkLacteal fluid from cattle
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- cheesemongerSeller of aged curds
curds · whey · pasteurized · cave-aged · brine · bacteria · rind · aging
Smooth and rich
- softYielding to touch
- oozingLeaking viscously and slowly
- spreadableAble to be spread
- gooeySoft and sticky
buttery · velvety · silky · smooth · rich · supple · yielding · luscious
Cooked cornmeal dish
- risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
- pearTapered sweet fruit
- figFicus tree's sweet produce
- walnutEdible hard-shelled seed
honey · crusty bread · Barolo · radicchio · arugula · prosciutto · charcuterie · pizza
Lombardy
Northern Italian administrative region
- BergamoNorthern Italian municipality
- Po ValleyNorthern Italy's main plain
- DOPFilm's camera department head
gorgonzola · risotto · polenta · bruschetta · focaccia · antipasto · prosciutto · pecorino · Italian Alps · formaggio
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
meaty · mushroomy · yeasty · fruity · nutty · savory · umami · complex · bold · robust
washed-rind
Brine-cured cheese style
- semi-softModerately firm texture
- cow's milkLacteal fluid from cattle
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
cheesemonger · curds · whey · pasteurized · cave-aged · brine · bacteria · rind · aging · wheel
creamy
Smooth and rich
- softYielding to touch
- oozingLeaking viscously and slowly
- spreadableAble to be spread
gooey · buttery · velvety · silky · smooth · rich · supple · yielding · luscious · runny
polenta
Cooked cornmeal dish
walnut · honey · crusty bread · Barolo · radicchio · arugula · prosciutto · charcuterie · pizza · crostini
Camembert
Normandy commune, cheese origin
- Cheesescheddar, brie, gouda, parmesan, mozzarella
- cheeseboardbrie, cheddar, gouda, gruyere, parmesan
- Italian cheesemozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola, ricotta, provolone
- LombardyMilan, Bergamo, Cremona, Monza, Lodi
- aperitivoAperol, Aperol spritz, Campari, spritz, prosecco
- Mediterranean cheesefeta, halloumi, kasseri, pecorino, manchego
taleggioParmigiano-Reggiano
Protected Italian hard cheese
aged cheddar · Manchego · Gruyère · Asiago · hard cheese
taleggiomozzarella
Mild Italian cheese
ricotta · fresh cheese · cream cheese · cottage cheese · queso fresco