Caseficio dell’Alta Langa, Italy

La Tur is a soft-ripened cheese made from a blend of sheep’s, cow’s and goat’s milk. It is produced by Caseficio dell’Alta Langa in the Alta Lange northern region of Italy. The cylinder shaped cheese is a light straw yellow colour with an edible soft and wrinkled rind. La Tur tastes of the sweetness of cream and butter, followed by acidic notes and yeasty flavours.  It’s packed in a cupcake-like paper, so sweet to eat.

Flavor notes: acidic, buttery, creamy, grassy and mushroomy.

Pairs with :  Lavender Ridge VineyardViognier, Roussanne, Côtes du Calaveras Blanc.

Serve with simple crackers.