Tartù

An original creation by the Arrigoni family, Tartu is a sophisticated fusion of traditional Lombardian cheese-making and fine Piedmontese black truffles. By infusing fragrant pieces of black truffle directly into the fresh milk before curdling, the cheesemakers allow the rich aromas to permeate every layer of the cheese as it matures under a thin, orange-pink washed rind.

Beneath the thin rind lies a supple, pale-yellow paste studded with flecks of black truffle that softens into a luscious, oozy margin near the edges. On the palate, it offers a fudge-like, creamy texture where the tangy, yeasty notes of classic aged Taleggio marry seamlessly with the deep, heady earthiness and aromatic woodiness of black truffle.

An extraordinary addition to luxury cheese boards and warm culinary applications, it melts effortlessly over rustic polenta, egg tagliatelle, or gourmet flatbreads. Pair it brilliantly with crusty sourdough bread, sweet fruit preserves, or a glass of dry, mineral-driven Champagne like Domaine Sophie Cossy Extra Brut.