Sottocenere al Tartufo cheese

Description

Sottocenere al Tartufo cheese

Sottocenere means “under the ashes” and refers to the ash rind that gives this cheese its characteristic dove-grey color. Using ash for rind formation is a centuries-old technique, but incorporating the Sottocenere’s distinct spices can be accredited to its maker, Sergio.

There is no doubt that this cheese comes off as a classic, but Sergio initiated Sottocenere’s production recently, just in the 1990s. Still, it is often imitated. You can spot the real stuff by the waxy leaf, or two affixed to a soft, gray rind.