With origins dating back to the 10th century, this Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese is made from cow’s milk and aged for around six to ten weeks, during which it develops its characteristic orange-pink rind and pungent aroma. Despite its strong scent, the flavour is surprisingly mild, buttery, and slightly fruity, with a delicate earthy finish.
Soft and yielding at room temperature, Taleggio melts beautifully, making it perfect for spreading on crusty bread, folding into risottos, or layering in gourmet sandwiches. Its creamy consistency also enhances pasta sauces and 'polenta', while its subtle tang pairs wonderfully with fresh figs, pears, and full-bodied red wines. With its luxurious texture and balanced depth of flavour, Taleggio is a true icon of Italian cheesemaking.
The cheese is made using a 'washed-curd' method which dilutes the acidity to achieve a gentle, mellow flavour. During the make, some of the whey is removed and replaced with water. This results in...
Heckfield displays a rich umami flavour and a buttery texture that melts in the mouth. It is naturally golden from the carotene present in Guernsey milk. The texture is often compared to 'hard...
It has a much dryer harder and crystalline paste, becoming more reminiscent of an old gouda with a distinctive nuttiness in flavour, however, it is a product of evolution and need. Old Winchester...
