Sottocenere Al Tartufo Cheese

 Sottocenere Al Tartufo Cheese

Veneto, Italy · Pasteurized cow’s milk · 8 oz or 1 lb

Truffle lovers and first-timers both fall for this pale, semi-soft Italian cheese. Slivers of black summer truffle are folded into the paste, then the wheel is aged “under ash” — the Venetian method that gives Sottocenere its name and its distinctive gray rind. Subtle spice from the ash (cinnamon, nutmeg, fennel, clove, anise, licorice) wraps around a creamy, gently earthy flavor that never overwhelms.

Slice it for a board, shave it over risotto or eggs, or let it melt into pizza, grilled cheese, or macaroni. The rind is not edible.

Ingredients: Pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, cheese cultures, animal rennet, black truffle (Tuber aestivum). Aged in beech ash with spices and a hint of truffle oil on the rind.

Dietary notes: Contains milk. Not vegetarian (animal rennet). Not vegan. Naturally gluten-free. Keep refrigerated.