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(based on 25 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto is about as amazing as a cheese gets. Our friends at Il Forteto in Mugello have now created another outstanding version, aged for four months. Instead of a blend of sheep and cow milk, Stagionato is made from pure sheep's milk. The master cheese maker at Il Forteto has still maintained a precious harmony between the pronounced, pungent taste of the extremely scarce (and expensive) white truffle and pure sheep's milk. The scent and flavor will still bowl you over with delight. The base is firmer and drier, so it's easier to add a dash of truffle flavor to your favorite dishes. If you love our original Boschetto as much as we do, the Stagionato version is a must try.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 4 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.

More information for the Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 25 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(3), Durable(4), Firm(10), Flavorful(15), Good value(6)

Best Uses:

After dinner(9), Hors d'oeuvre(14), Salads(4)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(10), Frequent diner(7), Health conscious(3)

Truly Amazing

By Kate from NH on 10/21/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Decadent, Flavorful, 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 Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

Served before or after dinner, this cheese is truly amazing. Complex and decadent. If you love truffles, you will become instantly addicted to this cheese. I was blown away.

Love this cheese!

By Laroo

from IN on 3/26/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, In risotto's and pasta's, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

I love this cheese, you can use it on its own, in pasta dishes, risotto's and on sandwhiches!

Unique flavor

By Gophercrow

from New York on 3/10/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

Tried for the first time. The combination of cow and sheep's milk with truffles produces a unique flavor, stronger and more savory than I was expecting. I thought it would be a more subtle cheese, and it was anything but. Worth a try, particularly for fans of truffle and goat or sheep's milk cheese.

Fantastic

By Lisa

from Jacksonville, FL on 12/29/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This cheese is beyond incredible. Best to leave the cheese at room temp for about 10 - 15 minutes before serving. This is a real treat (we order it several times a year).

Good Truffle Flavor

By BunnyEats[...] from San Francisco, CA on 2/29/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent

Cons:

Chewy, Greasy

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Top of Pasta, Top of Risotto

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Food Critique, Frequent Diner

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

I was hoping for someting more spectacular... It did have a light aroma of truffles but it didn't have the depth of truffle flavor I wished for. I would rather use white truffle butter to add intense truffle flavor to a dish (If you don't have a fresh truffle). This cheese remind me of aged sheep Gouda. It could be sliced or graded over pasta or risotto.

Marvelous

By Beryn from FL on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

Great taste

Nice addition to meals

By D from Boston, MA on 11/27/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Meats, Pasta, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This is very similar to the higher priced version of this cheese (the boschetto al tartufo- which is much better). However this cheese is a more firm or Romano style cheese. It is great to grate over a pasta/meat/stir fry dish- really any dish that could use the essence of white truffle, which is most dishes in my opinion.

Perfect for pasta

By PatF

from Fox Lake, IL on 9/24/2007

Pros:

Firm, Rich, salty

Best Uses:

Pasta

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

We have used this on several pastas--with grilled chicken and zucchini tossed with gemelli, mushroom and onion cream sauce over linguini, and grated over a soup with spinach and nutmeg. The salty bite of pecorino is delicious, and the earthy tang of the truffle sends it over the top. I am also pleased with hardiness--I figured that we'd have to use it quickly once we opened it, but the firm, dry texture has held up well wrapped tightly and sealed well in the fridge cheese drawer.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Intoxicating

By Jan

from Tucson, Arizona on 8/24/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Wonderful aroma

Cons:

Hard to cut or shave

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

LOVE FINE FOODS, Love imported foods

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This type of cheese was in January 2007's cheese of the month selection sent to us by our daughter for Christmas. I found the aroma of this cheese to be unique and quite intoxicating. I liked it so much that I was extremely reluctant to share it as I feared I would not be able to get more. I was very happy to discover that it is available along with its "cousin" [...]

excellent truffle

By Geoff Red from New York, New York on 6/27/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

Greasy when left out

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Luxury topping

Describe Yourself:

Food consultant, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

excellent flavor off the truffles. cheese was perfect counterblance. excellent on its own or on savoury dishes. added suitably rich texture to flavor wheel.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A must try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By maria from tampa, fl on 5/31/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, anytime! delicious, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This cheese is seriously delicious. It was better than i expected. I only wish the piece was bigger!!!! I'll order it again and again. I felt like I was in Tuscany for a brief moment....

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

SSSSOOOO goooood!

By SBP from Falls Church, VA on 5/20/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This is the best cheese. Every bite I take, I'm just amazed by the wonderful taste of the truffle - truly amazing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Amazing

By Mary, food and wine connoisseur from Upland, CA on 5/15/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This cheese was amazing! I'm a foodie and love it but the real success was that my guests who are very leary about trying new things could not keep their paws off it after one taste. I'm serving this again when I have my next dinner party.

One of the best cheeses ever!

By JCM from Stillwater, MN on 4/3/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Great with honey

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This is one of the best cheeses that I have ever tasted. If you add a drop of honey to the cheese you will be pleased with the combination of the flavors.

Truffles in every bite

By Christine from Seattle on 4/3/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

It was the hit of my cheese tasting party.

Wonderful new find

By Doris Shaw

from Illinois on 3/29/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

Great choice for "cheese of the month". We've already re-ordered.

Faaaaabulos!!!

By Pat from St. Cloud, FL on 3/1/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth, Unique

Cons:

Nothing

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This is one of the best cheeses we've had yet. It had such a smooth, rich taste and the truffles added an incredible touch. This was a joy to eat.

I would buy this product again and again

By cheese lover

from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 2/24/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This cheese is wonderful it is a great price

LOVE IT!!!

By Sheri from Walker, CA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Addictiting, Decadent, Good Value, High Quality, Lucious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

The only negative comment would be that I didn't order enough.

Delicious decadence

By Phyll

from West Chester, PA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality, Just outstanding flavor

Cons:

Slightly short shelf life

Best Uses:

Eaten on its own

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This is a cheese for all. Enjoy it on special occasions with friends and savor the richness, or just sneak a piece for yourself and be taken away be the indulgent truffles surrounded by the perfect foil of the sheep's milk cheese. Use it within a few weeks because it will spoil if not enjoyed promtly. [...]

Truly Addictive!

By noelle from pa on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

bake on french bread

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

so many truffles! savory flavor- best with truffle oil melted on eggs or bread

Slice of truffle-infused heaven anyone?

By Cisco - ZinFan

from San Diego, CA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Paired with pinot noir

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This was quite a find - I was looking for Tartufino Speziato (another absolutely outstanding truffle-infused cheese, although soft in texture) and stumbled across this Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato - to my happiness, this cheese was excellent! As a dry-style cheese, we enjoyed it handsomely grated atop a seared scallop and mushroom ravioli appetizer paired with Harvest Moon Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. This must be the heaven...

It's a totally addicting flavor!

By Fatcatrosebud from Walker, California on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Addicting, Durable, Extreme truffle flavor, Good Value, Great texture, High Quality, Luscious

Best Uses:

Grate into risotto, Pair with nice wine, Slice and eat alone

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

I loved everything about this cheese, other than the fact that I didn't order enough.

Absolutely incredible!

By Kati

from Nashville, TN on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

just eat it

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

This cheese is incredibly rich, yet delicately flavored. It's wonderful with wine, meats, and all by itself. It is my all time favorite cheese. My husband I order it every chance we get.

Always yummy

By Anne from North Collins, NY on 2/22/2007

Pros:

A great cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Boschetto al Tartufo Stagionato:

I love this cheese.

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