Black Truffle Pecorino 350g

Formaggio Reale al Tartufo is one of the most refined cheese specialities of Tuscany: a tender, creamy paste made from selected pasteurised cow's and sheep's milk, enriched at the heart of the wheel by prized flakes of Tuber Aestivum Vitt — the black summer truffle — which perfume the entire paste with a persistent, elegant and never overpowering aromatic bouquet. A perfect balance between the creamy sweetness of Tuscan milk and the unmistakable aroma of the truffle.

🍄 What makes this truffle cheese different

Not all truffle cheeses are the same. The real Tuscan Formaggio Reale al Tartufo stands out for three fundamental characteristics:

🥛 Exclusive cow and sheep's milk blend — cow's milk provides creaminess and sweetness; sheep's milk adds body, minerality and the herbaceous note typical of Tuscan pastures. A flavour profile no single-milk cheese can replicate.

🍄 Tuber Aestivum Vitt — real Tuscan truffle in flakes — 1% black summer truffle, collected locally in Tuscany and physically embedded in the heart of the wheel during production. No artificial truffle flavouring. The flakes are visible at the cut and release natural aromas at room temperature.

🧀 Short ageing 20-25 days — creamy paste preserved — the choice of short ageing is precise and deliberate: more ageing means more saltiness and firmness but less fresh truffle aroma. 20-25 days is the perfect balance point between paste creaminess and the aromatic persistence of Tuber Aestivum.

📋 Product details

🌡️ How to get the best out of this cheese

Truffle expresses its complete aromatic bouquet only at the right temperature. Remove from the fridge at least 20-25 minutes before serving. At 4°C the paste is almost aromatically inexpressive. At 16-18°C room temperature, the Tuber Aestivum flakes release the full bouquet — earthy, mushroom-like, elegant. After opening the vacuum seal, allow 10 minutes of airing before tasting.

Cut into 8-10mm slices with a smooth-bladed knife — the soft paste cuts easily and reveals the brown truffle flakes in the white core. Always remove the rind before serving — it is not edible (E202, E235 treatment).

In the kitchen: always add away from direct heat — stir into risotto off the heat, into omelette with the hob off, onto hot pasta already plated. Excessive heat volatilises the aromas of Tuber Aestivum.

🔗 Related products

• Pecorino Stagionato in Grotta — Tuscany's most requested aged cheese
• Pecorino del Noce — walnut leaf aged Tuscan pecorino
• Muffone — Tuscan Soft Cheese — bloomy rind, Caseificio Nuovo
• All Tuscan Cheeses — the full collection

🍷 Pairing suggestions

🍯 Acacia honey — floral sweetness that enhances the creaminess without overpowering the truffle. 🍐 Pear or fig jam — fruity sweetness that balances the mushroom notes of Tuber Aestivum. 🥜 Walnuts and hazelnuts — vegetal tannins that amplify the aromatic persistence of the truffle in the finish.

🍷 Chianti Classico DOCG — the structured tannin of Chianti amplifies the earthy notes of the black truffle in a remarkable way: an absolute territorial pairing. Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG — for white wine lovers: minerality and acidity that clean the palate between slices.

🍽️ For restaurants and HoReCa

Formaggio Reale al Tartufo is the cheese speciality that Tuscan restaurateurs place on the cheese trolley and welcome aperitivo to communicate territory and gastronomic identity. Local Tuscan truffle, cow-sheep milk blend, artisan caseificio: three elements that justify the premium price and generate conversation at the table. For wholesale and recurring supply: info@salumeriatoscana.shop.

🚚 Chilled shipping across Europe

Vacuum-sealed in refrigerated insulated packaging at +2°C / +4°C. Dispatch days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday — delivery by Friday.

EU shipping rates: 0–5 kg → €19 · 5–10 kg → €26 · over 10 kg → €33.

❓ FAQ — Formaggio Reale al Tartufo

What is Formaggio Reale al Tartufo?
An artisan Tuscan cheese speciality made from pasteurised cow's and sheep's milk with flakes of Tuber Aestivum Vitt (black summer truffle) embedded in the heart of the wheel. 350g, white soft creamy paste, 20-25 days ageing.

Is the truffle real or artificial flavouring?
Real truffle — flakes of Tuber Aestivum Vitt collected locally in Tuscany, physically embedded in the heart of the wheel during production. No artificial truffle flavourings. The flakes are visible at the cut. After opening the vacuum seal, allow 10 minutes of airing before assessing the full bouquet.

Is the rind edible?
No. The rind is treated with permitted preservatives E202 and E235. Always remove before serving.

How long does it keep after opening?
Wrapped in cheese paper or cling film at +2/+4°C. Consume within 4-5 days of opening.

Do you ship to the UK and Europe?
Yes, chilled shipping across the EU from €19 for parcels up to 5 kg.