BelGioioso’s Master Cheesemaker, Gianni Toffolon, is on a life-long search to create the “next great cheese”. On his journey he created a new line of cheeses with proprietary flavor profile and texture, Artigiano. In 2016, I had the opportunity to taste this line and reviewed two from these American Originals: Artigiano Classico and Artigiano soaked in Modena Balsamic Vinegar mixed with Cippolini onions.
Recently, Gaetano, one of the owners of BelGioioso, sent me a wedge of their newest creation in this line: Artigiano Mocha. It is the Classico that has been rubbed with a combination of mocha and espresso powders… combining two of my favorites in life: coffee and chocolate… it doesn’t get much better…and wrapped around cheese… The Man and I were both swooning…
Sweet, nutty with hints of coffee and mocha, especially at the rind, this cheese finishes with pleasant bitter bite. This cheese also boasts tyrosine crystals which further adds to the pleasure.
I paired the Mocha Artigiano with 34 Degrees Chocolate Crisps, my homemade Bourbon-Fig Spread and Oreos. I served these after dinner for dessert… the perfect ending to yet another prefect day with The Man…
In addition to being a member of the Internationale Guilde des Fromagers (Jura and Garde) and an American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional, I am a Certified ServSafe Food Production Manager with certifications that also include ServSafe Certified Instructor and Proctor. I am available for cheese events, cheese program development, cheese training, food safety training and 3rd party food safety auditing. See my About Me and Resume pages for more details or call me at 360 921 9908 to discuss availability.
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