Mitica Toma Piemontese Riserva
Dating back to when the Roman empire expanded across the Piemontese mountain tops, this cheese is perhaps the oldest known to Italy. Toma Piemontese looks as though it's been around for that long - though only aged for a few months, each wheel has an aged, stone-like rind, while its paste is dense and smooth. An earthy, aromatic scent is revealed when the wheel is broken into, resembling fresh earth and grass atop high mountain pastures that cows grazed upon. Nutty and ever-so-slightly sweet, this cheese is richer and buttery near the rind, perfect for pairing with a glass of Italian red. Add to a pasta dish - we love it in a nice risotto - for an extra-creamy bite.
Unless noted otherwise, Murray's cheeses sold by the lb ship in multiple 0.5 lb increments. To request a whole wheel, please contact the Murray's team at orders@murrayscheese.com at least 72 hours prior to your desired ship date.
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Just the Facts
Chianti
Chianti is named for a region in Italy, and is actually made from a blend of grapes (mostly Sangiovese). This dry, medium-bodied wine has a distinct herbal quality (think rosemary and oregano) with flavors of dried plums and cherries.Pair with: An herb-crusted cheese like Hudson Flower or a Tuscan Pecorino.
Porters and Stouts
Porter, Stout, Imperial StoutWelcome to the dark side of beer. Porters and Stouts are born of heavily roasted malted barley, which colors the beer and develops toasty flavors recalling chocolate, coffee, and chicory. Looks can be deceiving, though: dark doesn’t always mean strong. Porters and stouts can be incredibly light in body, or big boozy affairs that pour like syrup.
Pair with: A mild, creamy blue like Cambozola Black.