La Tur

The Fine Cheese Co. Verified independent store

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The rolling hills, vineyards, and hazelnut groves of the Langhe in southern Piedmont are famed to gastronomes worldwide, but the land sports a rich dairy history as well. Significa ntly, the region is known for its Robiola soft cheeses, which the families behind Caseficio dell’Alta Langa have been involved with since the 19th Century. The most famed is Robiola di Roccaverano, a goats’ milk cheese with a fluffy interior and running edge. The famed La Tur is a nod both to this specific cheese, and to the local tradition of mixing milks in lean times. It is crafted from the milk of cows’, goats’, and ewes’ milk, and takes inspiration from cheeses made across the nearby border with France with the addition of fresh cream. The fresh curds are gently hand-ladled into moulds, and the delicate cheeses are ripened for just over a week until their rinds begin to ripple with a dusting of geotrichum mould, yielding a yeasty and floral aroma. It is famously indulgent, with a buttery and oozing creamline that gives way to a nearly fluffy interior with bright, citrusy acidity and spreadable softness. It is equally at home at either a picnic or a soiree, and pairs perfectly with nearly any sparkling white wine. Show more