washed-rind · cow milk · Italy · $$$
Taleggio
Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.
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Best cheese wine pairing
Pair Taleggio with an aromatic white like Gewürztraminer or dry Riesling — an aromatic white has enough perfume and body to stand up to the funky, pungent rind (pungency 7).
Substitutes for Taleggio
Munster similar overall, but less creaminess Pont-l'Évêque similar overall, but less meltability Langres cheese similar overall, but less meltability Reblochon similar overall, but less pungency Livarot similar overall, but more pungency Maroilles similar overall, but more pungency