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Sottocenere

$27.99/LB
This creamy, labor-intensive cheese is made of pasteurized cow's milk from the northern Italian region of Veneto. Aged in a coat of nutmeg, coriander, cinnamon, licorice, cloves, and fennel, the Semi-Soft paste is laced throughout with slivers of black truffle. Delicate, aromatic and unusual, Sottocenere is a silken indulgence perfectly suited to the sparkle of Lambrusco.

Just the facts

Country Italy
Region Veneto
Milk Type Cow
Pasteurization No
Rennet Type Animal
Age 4-6 months
Cheese Type Smoked and Flavored
Wheel Weight 15 lbs.
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Reviews

Reviews 1

AdventureGirlB62 on 12.23.2012 said:

Perfect for Grilled Cheese

This cheese just one upped my breakfast sandwich! Perfect to start the day!

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