Product Reviews and Ratings - Italy - Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto from igourmet

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(based on 32 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Italy

Explore the amazing scents and flavor of Boschetto. Its base is a sweet, tender and mild cheese made from a careful blend of sheep's milk and cow's milk. Mixed throughout are shavings of rare, white truffle that transform the cheese into an addictive delicacy. Il Forteto?s master cheese-maker has unveiled a harmony between the pronounced, earthy tones of rare white truffles and blended-milk cheese. Il Forteto hand-packs each finished piece in its own wooden basket.

Made from pasteurized ewe and cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 1.3 lb. forms of cheese.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 32 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Cons:

Expensive(4)

Pros:

Creamy(9), Delicate(5), Firm(10), Flavorful(22), Good value(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(9), Hors d'oeuvre(19), Melted(7), Salads(6), Sandwiches(7)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(18), Frequent diner(9), Health conscious(6), Simple tastes(4)

Superb!!!!!

By johndomane from st. george, ut on 6/15/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Can't get enough!!!

To Die For

By petrus36 from VT on 6/8/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese is outrageous. Serve it to guests when you want something really different, and believe me, they will remember you!!

the world's best cheese!

By cindyfaerie from langley, WA on 4/10/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i ate this cheese almost everyday on a recent trip to venice and i am thrilled to be able to purchase it here. this cheese is good any way at all but we had it with a dessert wine and it was fabulous!

The most amazing cheese I've had !!!

By HTB

from Jupiter, Florida on 4/3/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Seductive, Smooth

Best Uses:

accompany with ripe fruit, After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Discriminating palate, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The flavor is so unusual that on first try, you need to go back for more to be sure your tastebuds did not deceive you! Light but distinctive, the rich flavor is like none I have experienced before in a cheese of this quality. A MUST have for any cheese connoisseur.

a slice of heaven!!!

By deenie from long island new york on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Addictive, Earthy, Elegant, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Adventerous cook, Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i first discovered this cheese while in tuscany..
the quality of this one is just as fine and since
..i'm addicted...try using it as a sub in a knock your socks off mac and cheese...to die for!

One of the best cheeses I have found

By Cathi from Albuquerque, NM on 1/6/2008

Pros:

As good as it gets, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The cheese has a wonderful truffle flavor. Never got passed just slicing it up and eating it. I would recommend this to everyone!

I love this cheese!

By T from Reno, NV on 12/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

All of my family love this cheese, and I have served it at three different occasions, and all but one absolutely loved it, and asked for the name and place of where to get it. It has a very unique, and pleasant flavor. The one person who did not like it is one of those sorts who doesn't like anything but hamburgers and mac and cheese. Go figure.

Terrific Cheese!!

By Denice

from Boston, MA on 11/27/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

This cheese is not always filled with many truffles, but this last shipment was. This cheese is nicknamed the crack c0caine of cheese on the internet, rightfully so. Once you try it, you will need to have it for all your special occasions.
DO NOT eat this with ANYTHING- only by itself and only room temperature.

Quite possibly the bets cheese ever!

By H-factor from Cambridge MA on 9/8/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Mac'n'cheese, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I stole the title from an old description used by this site and find it still perfect for this cheese. Whether as an appetizer straight up or with crackers/bread, or turning the volume up on a tuna melt or in mac & cheese or a lasagna, my use of this cheese always brings smiles and sighs of satisfaction.

Superb in every way

By Barbara the Theater lover from Plainsboro, NJ on 9/3/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Pasta Dishes, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese was absolutely wonderful in any dish, from roasted tomatoes with garlic and herbs to mashed potatoes. And, it makes the most amazing mac & cheese that you have ever tasted when mixed in with the other cheeses. It gives everything a wonderful rich flavor and you don't have to add very much. This cheese goes a long way and keeps very well so you can enjoy for weeks if you can stop yourself from snacking on it.

as good as advertised

By Bob from Cincinnati on 8/28/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Intense truffle flavor- just wonderful!

Absolute Delight and Worth Every Penny

By Hyalker

from Cambridge MA on 8/17/2007

Pros:

Divine, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Decadent Tuna Melt, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Amateur cook, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great on its own but even better in my now signature truffle mac & cheese or truffle lasagna (w/red peppers) w/asian-style steak tips on the side

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Close Your Eyes, You're in Italy...

By MissLin

from Norwood PA on 6/4/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Fabulous Tartufo Flavor...LOVE the mix of milks (sheep and Cow)...Just the right Tang, and no more...Perfect alone, or with a drizzle of [...] Balsamic Blaze Glaze

best cheese ever!!!

By kathy from silver spring, md on 5/11/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

the perfect cheese

Delicious versatile and subtle cheese

By Chef Brian

from Orange CT on 5/9/2007

Pros:

Firm, Grat, Grates well holds flavor

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Exec chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i made spaetzle and tossed the noodles in grated cheese with honey short ribs. Perfect flavors

Images shared by: Chef Brian

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent!

By hez38801 from Tupelo, MS on 5/7/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Describe Yourself:

Child of Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My sister brought this to my parent's house and everyone was in love with it. It is almost addictive. The next morning my sister's husband asked me to add them to grits I was making. It was unbelievable. You should try it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

THE BEST!

By Christy from Tennessee on 5/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

One of the GREATEST cheeses I have ever tasted! Well worth the price

An excellent flavor and keeps well.

By seejay from Toms River, NJ on 4/27/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This product can be used in just about all preperations and maintain flavor.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

a little piece of heaven!

By flamingo lady from albuquerque on 4/16/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful

Cons:

none, perfect

Best Uses:

alone or with a cracker

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If you love truffles this cheese will take you away. It is truly the best truffle cheese I have tasted over the years and is worth the money. It is creamy and melts in your mouth while the truffle fragrance wafts up your nose. Just a small bit will make you feel like you are in Italy or France. It is perfect with a glass of wine and a bland cracker or biscuit. Try it! You will love it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

One of the best I have ever tasted!

By Christy from Tennessee on 4/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is one of the best cheeses I have ever tasted! It is well worth the price and reminds me of some of the hand-made cheeses I ate while in Italy. I absolutely loved it and it has been the most authentic food I have been able to get in the USA since returning!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

This was fantastic!! Our favorite!!

By Conny from Benson, AZ on 4/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was our first order [...] and we were pleased with the results!! Conny DeSpain

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Interesting and clean

By Mistakenly Snobbish from Greensboro NC on 4/11/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This young, salty whitish cheese has a smooth texture and thin shaving of black truffle moderately distributed throughout the block. More aging would probably benefit this cheese, to allow more time for the flavors to mingle and emerge. As it ships, however, it is a clean, slightly earthy, cheese that would be an excellent counterpoint to a light, juicy red wine, or even an acidic white.

igourmet Response: We offer an aged variety as well - see product number 1926

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I will buy this product again

By carlanonna from airmont, n.y. on 3/31/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I offered to my friends and everyone loved it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL

By TIGERMOL from RENO NEVADA on 3/2/2007

Pros:

Firm, Rich, Unique

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

rEALLY A SPECIAL CHEESE WITH A UNIQUE FLAVOR AND
VERY HARD TO FIND. i KNOW I CAN ALWAYS GET IT
FROM YOUR STORE..

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Fabulous and Romantic!

By Rachelle the A-gamer from Columbus on 2/28/2007

Pros:

High Quality, Outstanding

Cons:

Massive amount of cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese was everything it was described as. I used the recipe with the cavatelli as a first date dish and I am pretty sure it could not have been more divine. It is alot of cheese so make sure you plan accordngly so none goes to waste!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A delightful experience!!!!!

By Gourmet At Play from Ventura CA. on 2/27/2007

Pros:

Durable, High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The delicate truffle flavor and the texture was excellent.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Divine

By Allison

from Broomfield, CO on 2/27/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Outstanding! I love this cheese! The truffle flavor and fragrance really come through. When I open my storage container in the kitchen, the dog smells it from the living room and comes running. I don't mean to suggest that it's a stinky cheese, though -- it smells divine. The truffle flavor permeates the entire cheese: I don't taste it any more intensely in the truffle slices than in the rest of the cheese.

A precious cheese for a very special occasion or the most appreciative friends.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most amazing cheese I have ever tasted

By Wine & Cheese Lover

from Cleveland, OH on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Delicate, High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Cheese plate, Paired with red wine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is my favorite cheese. The slices of truffles throughout give it a most amazing flavor. It is a little expensive but well worth it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Transports you to Tuscany!

By E&E

from Montclair, NJ on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality, Luxurious

Best Uses:

Dinner Party, Paired with Fruit, Wine tasting

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this cheese - my husband and I order it every year for our annual holiday dinner party and it is always a success. Our friends have started to request that it be on th menu months in advance. A really wonderful cheese.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

delicious and a must try

By JES

from Nashville, TN on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My husband and I had this product at our favorite mountain top restaurant in Beaver Creek, Colorado. It was served as Truffle Mac and Cheese and we ordered it day after day. This is a must try for anyone who loves truffles. You will not be disappointed. It is also excellent on crackers. I does need to be consumed within a week or so - plan to eat up!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent!

By gourmet guru

from San Francisco, CA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

An unbelievable cheese. The different flavors really compliment eachother. It's hard to find this cheese and I'm glad I can always get it here.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent Cheese

By Dave

from Midwest, U.S. on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Cheese Tray, Grilled Cheese, Omelette, Pizza

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The cheese itself is an absolute delight. Worth every penny and should be paired with a good wine to get full effect. It melts easily and has a U.S. mozzarella texture but with an unique flavor. However, the little basket shown in the image didn't survive transport and was completely broken when it arrived. The cheese itself is a perfect five slice but the shoddy basket was a downside. Very minor complaint.

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