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Pavin

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Stink Level: 6/10

Semi-soft cow's milk cheese from Auvergne. It gives off a scent described as mildly pungent, earthy, lactic, with a taste that’s buttery, mild, mushroomy, tangy, and a texture that's pale yellow paste, thin natural rind, semi-soft. It’s often enjoyed melted in gratins, with potatoes or charcuterie, paired with côtes d'auvergne red.

Other names: Tomme du Pavin

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Best enjoyed...

  • Melted in gratins.
  • With potatoes or charcuterie.
  • Paired with Côtes d'Auvergne red.

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Robiola

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Stink Level: 5/10

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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