Product Reviews and Ratings - Germany - Chiantino from igourmet

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(based on 5 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Germany

Allgäuland Formaggeria Chiantino is a specialty cheese from the Allgäu region of Germany that has been ripened in red wine. Hand-made using traditional methods, this delicious cheese is ripened for 100 days in young, fruity red wine. This gives Allgäuland Formaggeria Chiantino its characteristic yellow-orange color, thin rind, pungent aroma, soft texture and wholesome spiciness.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 14 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.4 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

40% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Be careful before opening

By christine

from seattle on 10/28/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy

Cons:

Overripe

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chiantino:

This is the stinkiest cheese known to man. My guests couldn't help but think of things that it would remind them of down on the farm. They couldn't finish the cheese and it invaded the room. Be ready for the smell when you open it and reseal it good or it will stink up your kitchen.

expecting a stronger cheese

By muskrat from clearwater,florida on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

Expecting more pungency

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chiantino:

would not consider this a "stinky cheese".maybe a tad stronger than swiss.very good tasting,tho!would not recommend due to price.

Stinky and smooth

By cheesymike from Boise on 7/25/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

cheesehead, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chiantino:

as advertised this is nice and stinky, yet with a really smooth finish - great melted on sandwiches, or for dessert

Bad

By Ms Swiss from Columbus, OH on 2/23/2007

Cons:

Bad Value, Did not taste good at all

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chiantino:

I did not like the taste and the smell was quite overwhelming.

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If you like "strong" cheese this is it!

By Old cheeseeater. from Bay area Calif. on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, Great flavor, High Quality

Best Uses:

Great snack with crackers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chiantino:

I like "stinky" cheese and this one is really great with a very mellow aftertaste.

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