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Robiola

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Stink Level: 5/10
Stinky Cheese

Soft mixed-milk cheese (cow, sheep, goat). It gives off a scent described as mild, lactic, mushroomy, grassy, with a taste that’s tangy, creamy, buttery, slightly sharp, and a texture that's white rind, creamy and spreadable interior. It’s often enjoyed served with truffle honey, figs, crackers, paired with barbera.

Other names: Robiola Piemonte
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Best enjoyed...
  • Served with truffle honey.
  • Served with figs.
  • Served with crackers.
  • Paired with Barbera.

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Taleggio

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Stink Level: 7/10
Stinky Cheese

Soft washed-rind cow's milk cheese from Lombardy. It gives off a scent described as fruity, yeasty, mild funk, musty, with a taste that’s mild, creamy, tangy, fruity, and a texture that's orange-pink rind, soft creamy interior. It’s often enjoyed melted in risotto or polenta, served with figs, paired with nebbiolo.

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To the eye (and touch)
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Best enjoyed...
  • Melted in risotto or polenta.
  • Served with figs.
  • Paired with Nebbiolo.

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