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Taleggio | Local Cheese From Province of Bergamo, Italy | TasteAtlas
Taleggio | Local Cheese From Province of Bergamo, Italy | TasteAtlas
Taleggio | Local Cheese From Province of Bergamo, Italy | TasteAtlas
Taleggio | Local Cheese From Province of Bergamo, Italy | TasteAtlas
Taleggio | Local Cheese From Province of Bergamo, Italy | TasteAtlas
Taleggio | Local Cheese From Province of Bergamo, Italy | TasteAtlas

Taleggio

This mild-flavored cow's milk cheese has a soft and creamy texture, a strong aroma, and a fruity flavor. Its thin rind ranges in color from rosy to orange, and as it ages, it might develop edible mold. Taleggio is made in square blocks and has a pungent aroma that becomes more pronounced as the cheese ages.


Though it can be eaten on its own, due to its delightful melting properties, Taleggio is also used in cooking. Historically linked to the Alpine valley of Val Taleggio, from which it takes its name, Taleggio cheese has been around since Roman times.


Up until the late 1800s, it was made solely in Val Taleggio, but nowadays it's produced in northern Italy's neighboring regions of Lombardia, Piemonte, and around the province of Treviso in the Veneto region. The aging takes place in cold and humid environments, during which the rind must be treated with water and salt.


After 40 days, Taleggio is ready for consumption.