Taleggio

washed-rind · cow milk · Italy · $$$

Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 8/10

firmness 2/10

pungency 7/10

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

Cheese	Why it works
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