TALEGGIO / Ciresa cheese block showcasing washed rind.
TALEGGIO / Ciresa cheese packaging with vintage illustration, Italian cow milk cheese.
TALEGGIO / Ciresa cheese block showcasing washed rind.
TALEGGIO / Ciresa cheese packaging with vintage illustration, Italian cow milk cheese.

TALEGGIO / Ciresa

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$22.99
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Made since Roman times, this Italian cow milk beauty showcases rich meaty & yeasty flavors. Aged 40 days. (PRICE PER POUND)

A Perfect Pairing
A milder washed rind like Taleggio responds remarkably well to a single origin dark chocolate (try Askinosie 72%); sip your favorite stout or porter for a perfect picture.

Looking for more like this?
Try Rougette or Red Hawk



The Full Wheel
Ciresa was founded by Giovanni Ciresa in the 1930s, then passed on to his sons, who have expanded it to include many different production facilities. Taleggio, hailing from the Val Taleggio in the Lombardy region of Italy, has been made since Roman times and today is commonly known as the “King of Italian Washed Rinds.” This decadent cheese has a comparatively mild flavor and an unusual fruity tang with stocky flavors hinting at french onion soup. The paste is stark white and dense, and the texture is plump and pudgy – almost spreadable at room temperature. Thin and edible, the rind displays a slightly crusty texture and a little bit of a bite. Slightly tacky to the touch, with yeast and mushroom notes on the nose, flavor is grounded in notes of bright, heavy cream. 

Just The Facts

Cheese Style Washed Rind
Milk Type Cow
Pasteurization Pasteurized
Rennet Type Traditional
Country Italy
Weight 1lb

This is a sample of what we offer in our Austin Flagship store at 4220 Duval St., Austin, TX 78751.

Because of the artisanal nature of these products, we do not guarantee inventory of specific products and as such we limit online orders to Gift boxes and cheese and charcuterie trays.

Call 512-531-9610 and press 4 to reach the Duval retail team. You can ask the cheesemonger what we have in stock and even place an order over the phone.

Our selection of cheese, jams, crackers, chocolates, honey and meat are ever expanding and adapting based on season. If you are looking for something specific, give us a call at 512-531-9610 and press 4 to reach our Retail Shop to speak with a a cheesemonger about our current selections.

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