Product Reviews and Ratings - ALL Blue - Black Castello from igourmet

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(based on 20 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, ALL Blue

igourmet is thrilled to introduce another award-winning cheese to our offerings. Black Castello scooped a gold medal at the World Cheese Awards 2007 held recently in connection with the International Food & Drink Exhibition in London, and deservedly so. A great addition to the Castello line of premium soft-ripened cheeses, Black Castello is Tholstrup's first Castello cheese made from both cow's milk and sheep's milk from Denmark, with special ripening cultures from Southern Europe. Unlike most other blue mold cheeses where surface molds are washed and removed, Tholstrup chose to maintain blue mold on the cheese's outer fleurie. The result is a distinctive, bold blue cheese with a creamy, supple texture. Sure to become a new favorite for our blue cheese fans.

Made from pasteurized sheep and cow's milk.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Whole forms currently come in 3 lb. wheels.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Black Castello

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 20 reviews)

95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(4), Creamy(17), Flavorful(19), Pungent(5), Rich(16)

Best Uses:

After dinner(10), Hors d'oeuvre(16), Melted(4), Salads(8), Sandwiches(5)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(13), Frequent diner(4), Health conscious(5)

Best of the Blues

By Betty Crocker from Tucson AZ on 7/17/2010

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Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

This is the best in the blue cheese family. I've had tasting comparisons with up to 5 different blues at one time...this one is always the standout.

Taste better than the Stilton

By Mo cheese Larry! mo cheese! from Redondo Beach, Ca. on 6/6/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

I think this taste better than the English Stilton. Much more bolder blue cheese taste. Only problem is that it's a bit sticky, Would like it to crumble more.

looks ok

By jimmie

from butler,pa on 2/19/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

on crackers.best cut with wire.

spreadable delight

By cheesehead

from gulf coast on 1/18/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Wetness in package

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Sublime on sourdough.

Great Complex Blue

By Alecthegeat

from SoCal on 10/29/2008

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Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Pair with full red wine, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Paired with a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon - Great! Will try next with a Pinot Noir - am sure it will enhance the experience.

I would buy this product again and again

By JACCAR

from ST. CROIX, VI on 10/27/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

MUCH MUCH BETTER THAN ROQUEFORT

I would buy this cheese again.

By Buds

from Ocean City, MD on 8/2/2008

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

None of the above

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Very pleasant eating. Great on any cracker and in salads. Woul buy it again.

Black Castello

By Jan from Indianapolis, IN on 7/15/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

I used it in salad and just to snack on. This is absolutely the best blue cheese I have ever eaten!

Black Castello

By Bruce from Waynesville, NC on 6/23/2008

Cons:

Not a flaw in sight

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

I will stick with Black Castello. It's Blue Castello (once my favorite) with a more complicated flavor.

Best Ever

By petrus36 from Arlington, VT on 6/8/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Served this cheese at a wine tasting dinner and everyone loved it. It is the best blue I have ever had, and so nice and creamy. Not to strong, just perfect with sauternes.

Not as exciting as I had hoped

By solange from tulsa on 5/23/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Nothing really bad to say but I just wasn't thrilled with this cheese, there are many other blues that I would choose over this one.

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creamy and piquant-replete with flavor

By psient

from SoCal on 5/17/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Robust blue, Smooth

Cons:

Rind

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Very different than Blue Costello; qualitatively more redolent and flavorful. An ample supplement to any artisan bread. Melting over fresh toast creates an undeniable and substantive exclamation of refined blue taste.

Black Castello

By Marsha

from Pauls Valley, OK on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Absolutely excellent, Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Blue cheese may not be all that healthy, but it's my favorite splurge..The ones I've ordered from igourmet have been spectacular.

very fine blue indeed

By Cheese Chump from Kabul on 1/7/2008

Pros:

"creambly", Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

I really enjoyed the texture and taste of this cheese. I was a great snack food while surfing the net and watching vidoes. It wasn't too creamy or crumbly; it was "creambly." There are so many great cheeses here!

Super, medium intensity, creamy - great!

By Joanne

from Philadelphia, PA on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Lover of veined cheeses

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Wonderful creamy and smooth consistency, medium flavor, not too pungent, really perfect! Love this cheese.

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Bluetiful

By The Big Kahuna

from Murrieta, CA on 11/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sauce

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

Blue cheeses were not on the top of my list of favorites until I tasted this cheese! Perfect with a full bodied wine. I made a simple sauce with this and served it over filet mignon and my guests couldn't get enough. I have made it a point to keep this cheese around.

A great addition to the gourmet cheeses

By Ian Longshot coe

from Sandy Utah on 10/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Grainy

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Omelets, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

I loved it not quite blue but rich and smooth like a good havarti. great with bread sausage by itself totally and completely enjoyed it

A True Blue Lovers Dream

By Lino crazy legs natoli

from waterloo, Ontario on 9/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Kitchen counter eating, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

I have tried many Blues but the blues do not get much better than this. I get the blues when I am out of this blue

FANTASTIC

By "MO" the Retired Mayor from Kansas on 8/18/2007

Pros:

AS GOOD AS IT COULD BE, Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, GREAT WITH A BEER OR PORT, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

CHEESE "NUT", Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

We were intoduced to this item two weeks ago by a nephew. Our pre-season tailgate party was a huge success because he passed around a tray of this cheese and several of us melted it on our rib-eye steaks and added just a sprinkling of parmesian to go with it....Melt in your mouth goodness (the cheese) and the steak was great also.

This will be a new favorite for sure!

By drlee

from Vero Beach, FL on 8/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, On flat bread yum

Describe Yourself:

Cheeseface, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Castello:

crackers and apple and this one..............

Customer Reviews about the Black Castello at igourmet