Brand: None listed
Place of Purchase: Wegman's in Clay, NY
Country of Origin: Italy
Price in New York: $11.99/lb.
Milk: pasteurized water buffalo
Processing: Washed rind and cave-aged for about 2 months
Texture: semi-soft
Color: cream white
Rind: Bloom
Aroma: strong dairy; very bloomy
Taste: Mild diary. Salty. Tart. Mushroomy notes in the background. Cream.
Mouth-feel: Buttery and rich.
Notes: I was hoping for something similar to Casatica di Bufalo, which is a much milder, buttery cheese. The Quadrello is pungent, but not overwhelming. This aroma makes it into the flavor of the paste, but it is not the primary flavor. The sweet dairy notes are in the foreground, which some interesting mushroom/woody flavors playing backup. This is a rich cheese, thanks to the buffalo milk. If you're looking for a richer cheese with some depth, this cheese would make a nice solo cheese plate. I would suggest a crisp accompaniment, like fresh grapes or green apples.
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