Flavor:
It has a somewhat mild taste and is semi-soft in firmness.
Story:
This creamy, labor-intensive cheese is made of pasteurized cow’s milk from the northern Italian region of Veneto and features one of Italy’s most beloved exports – truffle. Sottocenere means “under ash”, referring to the layer of ash this cheese is aged and rubbed in, sealing the aromatics of this particular cheese inside its succulent paste. Aged in a coat of nutmeg, coriander, cinnamon, licorice, cloves, and fennel, the Semi-Soft paste is laced throughout with slivers of black truffle. Delicate, aromatic and unusual, Sottocenere is a silken indulgence perfectly suited to the sparkle of Lambrusco and an earthy spread of foie gras.
Recommended Pairings:
This exotic cheese is best appreciated on its own yet if you wish, pair it with a glass of sparkling wine or Italian Barbera. Chenin blanc, Port and Tempranillo.
Label:
- Milk: Cow
- Texture: Supple
- Flavor: Mushroomy
- Rind: Spice/Ash
- Country: Italy
- Wine: Bold Reds