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Buy the Toma Piedmontese on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 6 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Toma Piedmontese dates back to Roman times, but did not become identified by its name until the 11th century. The name appears to have come from the old French word “tumer,” meaning to fall or to turn. To us, Toma means the cheese is a product of several herds from the same region and implies it is made by a cheese making specialist rather than a farmer with a surplus of milk who might not be adept at cheese making. Like the Tommes of Savoie, each Alpine Valley produces its own distinctive version of Toma. Made in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont, they strain the unpasteurized milk and then rennet is added. The curds are broken up and drained, then placed in molds. They are often dried for a couple of days under a layer of mountain grasses to give them additional flavor. Toma is cheese surface ripened, meaning it ripens from the rind inward. This simple mountain cheese has a thin rind with a custard-like interior with small pores and a gentle sweet-sour nature. Toma is a perfect table cheese but can also be used for cooking. It begs to be paired with a big Piedmont red.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 18 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:

4.3 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Flavorful(4), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(5), Melted(3), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Health conscious(4)

Great flavor!

By K8 from Madison, wi on 7/2/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Toma Piedmontese:

Great tasting and simple ingredients!

as promised

By schatzie from tx on 5/23/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Toma Piedmontese:

Refreshingly beautiful Italian cheese. Very versatile yet promises rave reviews from true foodies.

Nice, rustic cheese

By LMB

from Rome NY on 5/7/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Toma Piedmontese:

Very tasty, almost like a smooth cheddar. Just salty enough.

Will definitely Buy again!

By Nana Rose and Granddad John

from Mesa, Arizona on 2/28/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Basic cook with a flair, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Toma Piedmontese:

This was our first experience with Toma, and we both agreed, it won't be our last! The flavor reminds us both of a fine Baby Swiss, but softer in texture. Great on a Baguette with a glass of Pinot Grigio.

One of Piemonte's best

By italiana

from richmond, va on 10/19/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Toma Piedmontese:

used as appetizer, drizzled with some honey.

A fabulous cheese!

By Patty from Kemmerer, Wyoming and Sandy, Utah on 4/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Toma Piedmontese:

Our grandmother [born outside of Torino] introduced the family to this cheese along with Gorgonzola. It is delicate and wonderful - we love it melted on Italian or French bread with light pepper, but is good in sandwhiches, on cracker, alone, anyway you prefer to eat cheese.

Customer Reviews about the Toma Piedmontese at igourmet