Tartufetto – Approx. 300g

Tartufetto is born from the union of Caseificio Rosso’s celebrated Maccagno cheese and 1% summer truffle (Tuber Aestivum Vitt.) for a refined truffle cheese experience.

• Milk & Ingredients: Made from locally sourced pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, summer truffle (1%), natural flavouring, rennet, and lactic ferments.
• Rind & Paste: The rind is thin, light brown, and sometimes develops characteristic-coloured moulds. It’s treated with caramel colour (E 150a) and is not edible.
• The paste has a straw-yellow (“paglierino”) hue, with fine, evenly distributed eyes, contributing to its delicate and smooth texture.
• Maturation: The cheese is aged in underground cellars on racks made of white fir for 30 to 60 days, allowing the truffle aroma to infuse the paste naturally.
• Flavour Profile: On tasting, you get a well-balanced sensory experience — the intensity of summer truffle is immediately perceptible but harmonizes beautifully with the mild, sweet, buttery notes of the cheese itself.
• Usage: Versatile in use — perfect as a table cheese to savour on its own, or as a gourmet ingredient to elevate pasta, risotto, salads, or other traditional Piedmontese dishes.
• Formats: Available in different sizes: 220 g slice, 1 kg half-wheel, or full 2 kg wheel. C

Why Choose Tartufetto?

• It’s an artisan Italian truffle cheese with genuine summer truffle, not just truffle flavouring.
• Produced by Caseificio Rosso, a trusted Piedmont cheesemaker with deep roots and authenticity.
• Elegant gift option: Its gourmet appeal and premium ingredients make it ideal for cheese lovers, foodies, or as part of a luxury gift box.
• High culinary versatility: Great for pairing with crusty bread, charcuterie, fine wine, or incorporating into refined recipes.

Suggested Pairings

• Wines: Try with a light to medium-bodied red (e.g., Barbera) or a fruity white wine.
• Accompaniments: Serve with crusty bread, grissini, or crostini. For a deluxe twist, pair with wild mushrooms, prosciutto, or roasted nuts.

Storage & Serving Tips

• Store refrigerated, ideally at 4–8 °C.
• Before serving, bring to room temperature to fully release the truffle aroma.
• Once opened, wrap in parchment or cheese paper to preserve its aroma and flavour.