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Buy the Strachitunt Valtaleggio on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 11 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Strachitunt was first created in the Valtaleggio region of Italy in the late 1800's and was enjoyed there until World War II, after which its commercial production ceased entirely. Our supplier revived its recipe and began making the cheese again in 2002. We herald the fact that this once glorious cheese is once again being made according to the traditional methods, maintaining all of its original characteristics. Handcrafted from unpasteurized local milk taken only from Bruna Alpina cows that live at an altitude of 900 meters, it is aged in limestone caves in Valtaleggio for over two months.

Strachitunt has a complicated manufacture, in that it must be produced with both morning and evening milk, creating a layered cheese with two distinct textures - one soft and one firmer. Natural blue, gray, and green molds streak throughout its interior, giving Strachitunt its characteristic aroma and sweet, yet tangy flavor.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts half of a 10 lb. wheel.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Strachitunt Valtaleggio

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.4 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

55% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(8), Flavorful(6), Pungent(4), Rich(6), Smooth(5)

Cons:

Bad flavor(3), Overripe(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Hors d'oeuvre(6), Salads(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(7), Frequent diner(3)

I think I got a substitute

By Laverder3

from Florida on 2/3/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Runny

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Overripe

Best Uses:

Trash

Describe Yourself:

Complex Eater

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

If I got a substitute, it's not fair to jugde this cheese....the one I got looked like squished brie but tasted NASTY

OK for a blue

By janh from Indy, IN on 8/31/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

Ok for a blue, but I like the Stiltons, Maytags more.

Excellent Full Flavored Cheese

By Paws

from Blairsville, GA on 7/27/2008

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

Best served with a full-bodied red wine and a crusty loaf of bread.

Concerned

By Mike

from Summerfield, FL on 6/5/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Greasy, Overripe

Best Uses:

none

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

This was so bad that I was concerned it was ruined during shipping, I through the rest away.

PUNGENT SURPRISE!

By tk

from yardley, pa on 12/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Yeasty

Best Uses:

none

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

I did not care for the taste of this cheese

Very nice

By Sabrina from Aspen, Colorado on 9/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

It was blue cheesie, but creamy. Really enjoyed it on crackers.

Very creamy texture and earthy flavor

By Joe C

from Ocean City, MD on 9/3/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Overripe, Yeasty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

I found this extremely creamy cheese diffucult to cut into a salad even though it was great in the salad. Very nice in a sandwich with any lunch meat. Easily spreadable on crackers.

A good creamy stinky cheese

By Ilene, the traveler

from Tampa, FL on 8/4/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

After I trip to Italk, I was yearning for a good stinky cheese like the ones we had bought in the local shops. This one fit the bill so well, I re-ordered it immediately!

Real flavor

By Helen, the oenophile

from Panhandle, FL on 7/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Earthy, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

This cheese has all the richness found in unpasteurized cheeses. It is redolent of earth and has all the fresh smells of a well-kept barn. It has a stronger flavor than Gorgonzola, but is sweeter than Roquefort. An excellent cheese.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Reminiscent of Camenbert

By K C the Baker

from St. Petersburg, FL on 3/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Cheese Tray, Fruit Nuts, Hor d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Adventurous, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

On the look out for new and different cheeses for snacking, after dinner with fruit or nuts and this one works perfectly.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Uniquely different

By Daniel & Karen

from Middleburg, PA on 3/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, anytime, Hor d'oevre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Strachitunt Valtaleggio:

If you enjoy Brie and English Stilton you'll love this one.

Customer Reviews about the Strachitunt Valtaleggio at igourmet