Product Reviews and Ratings - Italy - Roccolo from igourmet

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(based on 7 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Roccolo, which takes its name from a cylindrical stone building located in Valle, is the result of a complicated cheesemaking process. This unpasteurized, handmade cheese has a soft texture near the rind and gets slightly harder toward the core. Made only from fresh milk taken from brown alpine cows that graze on Valtaleggio's pristine pastures, it is known for its extraordinary complexity, in both flavor and aroma. Ripened on wooden boards in a cellar that is rich in molds, Roccolo's rind develops a variety of colors and fragrances.
Finalist at the 2004 NASFT Fancy Food Show in New York - OUTSTANDING NEW PRODUCT.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 5 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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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(3), Flavorful(4), Pungent(4), Rich(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(5)

Describe Yourself:

Frequent diner(3), Simple tastes(3)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A bit strong

By Racie from Brewster, WA on 10/5/2007

Pros:

Pungent, Strong - not for wimps

Cons:

a little too ripe

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roccolo:

I found this cheese satisfactory to my tastes, but my family found it too strong. It does get pretty ripe, but when I trimmed of the outside it wasn't bad.

A wonderul Delight

By Swizzlestick

from Northeatern Pennsylvania on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Overripe

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roccolo:

A heady cheese that is best at room temp. As stated in the other reviews, it will need to breathe before eating. The rind is quite yeasty and the outer cheese is overripe. The cheese is shipped vacuum packed (shame) but is delectable.

Very Flavorful

By AlexEsq

from CT on 8/18/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roccolo:

Bought based on reviews and was very pleasantly surprised. Great w/ lightly toasted french bread, a dry white wine, some fresh fruit.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very good cheese

By Jim, just plain Jim

from Cortez, CO on 6/16/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

Rind smells rotten

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roccolo:

I enjoyed this cheese. Reminds me of a very good sharp cheddar. Don't let the initial aroma set you back. I cut off the rind. I enjoyed with a vinho verde and some chunky pate.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

my favorite cheese (at least for now)

By emilie from sacto on 4/4/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Absolutely no cons

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roccolo:

excellent cheese plate candidate. have not tried it melted, on salads or in sandwiches, seems like it would be best unadulterated. tho' great by itself or with fresh pear or apples. much better if allowed to sit at room temp for an hour or so.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

outstanding and i am a cheese lover

By Rudster from iowa on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality, It does not get better

Cons:

It does not get better

Best Uses:

with a nice wine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roccolo:

I love cheese and this is one i will order frequently its wonderful. The flovor and texture is something worth trying again and again

Don't judge this cheese by its rind!

By Deborita516

from Monroe, NY on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

Pungent

Comments about Roccolo:

"Roccolo's rind develops a variety of colors and fragrances." Expect the initial "fragrance" to be quite strong. However, after letting the cheese breath a bit, the taste was everything the descriptions says. A very pleasant surprise, especially for the price. Outstanding is accurate.

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