On the TASTE Platter
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Edition 18
06.12.2024
One is never enough. Cheese calls for variety because it’s not just a delight for the palate but also an expression of the land, craftsmanship, and stories. Some wheels look like works of art – cubist geometries or Renaissance still lifes. Beneath the surface lies an explosion of flavors and a spectrum of textures. From Campania to South Tyrol, from the spherical mozzarella to the fluffiness of goat cheese, TASTE has selected producers with much to tell: small artisanal producers who ensure the nobility of raw materials, passionate refiners who "build" flavors, and even cheese breeders, true talent scouts for products destined to set trends in upscale delis, discerning wine shops, and restaurants that aim to offer the best on their cheese platters.

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BARLOTTI FORMAGGI DI BUFALA
From buffalo milk sourced just steps away from the temples of Paestum in the Sele Plain come porcelain-white mozzarella cheeses rich in live cultures, as well as soft or semi-hard cheeses, bloomy rind, and washed-rind varieties.

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CANTARELLI 1876
A historic brand in Parmigiano Reggiano. This dairy began exporting to America 150 years ago. Today, as then, it continues to naturally refine the best selections of Vacche Rosse, Bruna Alpina, Prodotto di Montagna, and Organic varieties.
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CASEIFICIO CAPRIZ
In Val Pusteria, milk collected from local mountain farms transforms into specialties like Kasus Caverna, hailed as the world's softest hard cheese, as well as the award-winning Trüffelo (aged cow's milk cheese with truffle) and Goaserle (soft goat cheese with a washed rind).

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CASEIFICIO IL FIORINO
In Roccalbegna, at the heart of the Maremma region, Tuscany’s milk-processing tradition is preserved. This family-run dairy produces pecorino cheeses and creamy ricottas, as well as sheep’s milk marzolino and the plant-based Fior di Natura.”

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DE MAGI - ALCHIMIA DI FORMAGGI
ward-winning refiners, alchemists of flavor and aroma balances, always ready for innovation and attuned to evolving tastes. A novelty – Poppart, an artistic cheese in both appearance and taste – and a new creation to be unveiled exclusively at TASTE.

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EGGEMOA
Entirely made with raw milk, hand-brushed, and aged with local herbs such as fenugreek or roasted larch needles, the cheeses from Michael Steiner’s artisanal dairy in South Tyrol are a niche of originality and top-notch quality.

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LUIGI GUFFANTI 1876
On the shores of Lake Maggiore, this company has carried on the craft of cheese refining for over five generations. Their artisanal expertise spans selection and aging, offering a range of more than 250 varieties..

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IL MANGIARBENE
Antonello Egizi is the soul of this company. For 30 years, he has wandered the plateaus of the Apennines and alpine pastures, drawing inspiration from the fragrances of mountain flowers and aromatic herbs to craft high-quality cheeses that evoke unique memories and flavors..

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