Muffone Bloomy Rind Cheese 600g

Muffone is Tuscany's bloomy-rind soft cheese — the Sienese answer to French Brie, made with fresh pasteurised cow's milk, natural rennet and salt from the Saline di Volterra. The Caseificio Nuovo produces it in Pienza following the Val d'Orcia cheesemaking tradition: a whole 600 g wheel with a velvety white-grey rind, soft and creamy paste inside, and an aromatic profile of moss, wet meadow and fresh hay.

🧀 What is bloomy rind — and why you eat it

Bloomy rind is a noble mould — Penicillium camemberti — that grows naturally on the surface of the cheese during ripening. It is not a flaw: it is an intentional characteristic, identical to that of Brie de Meaux or Camembert de Normandie, here applied to Tuscan cow's milk. The rind is always eaten — it is the point of maximum aromatic complexity: nobly bitter, earthy, mushroom-like, beautifully contrasting with the sweet, buttery paste inside.

In the under-rind layer, natural proteolysis creates a zone of almost liquid paste — the heart of a perfectly ripe Muffone. If you prefer a firmer texture, consume it in the first days after opening; if you love fully ripe cheese, keep it wrapped in cheese paper in the fridge for 3–4 days after opening before serving.

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🍽️ How to serve Muffone

Remove from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving — at room temperature the paste becomes fully creamy and the rind releases its complete aroma. Excellent on toasted Tuscan unsalted bread with chestnut honey or black fig jam. Outstanding melted on warm bruschetta with rocket. In the kitchen: perfect for Muffone risotto, pasta with Muffone and walnut cream, or melted over grilled meat or polenta.

HoReCa tip: Muffone is one of Italy's least-known bloomy-rind cheeses outside Tuscany — ideal for gourmet cheeseboards that want to surprise guests with an authentic, hard-to-find product. Pairs beautifully with Vernaccia di San Gimignano for a fully Tuscan cheese course.

🔗 Related products

• Tuscan Goat Cheese — Caseificio Nuovo, free-range goat's milk semi-aged
• Pecorino Stagionato in Grotta — Tuscany's most requested aged cheese
• Pecorino Toscano DOP — EU-certified Tuscan sheep's cheese
• All Tuscan Cheeses — the full collection

🍷 Pairing suggestions

A bloomy-rind cheese this aromatic calls for characterful whites: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Riserva, an oak-aged Tuscan Chardonnay, or an Alsatian Pinot Gris. For light reds: a young Chianti, not too tannic. With beer: a Belgian saison or farmhouse ale are classic bloomy-rind pairings. With honey: chestnut or corbezzolo (strawberry tree) honey to complement the bitterness of the rind.

🍽️ For restaurants and HoReCa

Muffone is available in catering formats for restaurants, delis and agriturismi. Ideal for mixed cheeseboards, cheese tasting menus and wine pairings. For wholesale and recurring supply: info@salumeriatoscana.shop.

🚚 Chilled shipping across Europe

Shipped in refrigerated insulated packaging at +2°C / +4°C, wrapped in cheese paper. Dispatch days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday — delivery by Friday.

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

❓ FAQ — Muffone Bloomy Rind Cheese

What is Muffone?
Muffone is a Tuscan soft cheese with bloomy rind from the Caseificio Nuovo in Pienza — made from fresh pasteurised cow's milk, natural rennet and Volterra salt. It belongs to the same family as Brie and Camembert but is an original product of the Sienese cheesemaking tradition of the Val d'Orcia.

Do you eat the rind of Muffone?
Yes, always. The bloomy rind is an edible noble mould — the most aromatically complex part of the cheese, with notes of moss, mushroom and meadow. Removing it would mean discarding the best part.

Is it similar to Brie or Camembert?
Yes, it belongs to the same cheese family — soft paste, velvety bloomy rind. The difference is the raw material: Tuscan cow's milk, natural rennet and Volterra salt, crafted according to the Val d'Orcia tradition rather than the Norman one.

How long does it keep after opening?
Wrapped in cheese paper at +2/+4°C, up to 5–7 days after opening. The paste becomes progressively softer — for full ripeness, wait 3–4 days after opening before serving.

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

❄️ How We Ship — Guaranteed Cold Chain

Our products travel in insulated packaging with dry ice — constant temperature throughout the entire journey, from our facility in Florence to your door.

When we ship:
We dispatch every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Delivery within 24/48h from dispatch. Orders placed from Thursday onwards are dispatched the following Monday.

🚚 Shipping Costs Italy:
Under €50 → €8.90 · From €50 to €120 → €4.90 · Over €120 → €3.90

🌍 Shipping Costs Europe (DE, FR, UK, AT, NL, SE, PL ...):
0–5 kg → €19.00 · 5–10 kg → €26.00 · Over 10 kg → €33.00

🧊 How to Store After Delivery

Vacuum-packed and unopened: Store in the fridge at 0–4°C. Always check the best before date printed on the label.

After opening: Consume within 5–10 days depending on the product. Cover the cut surface with food wrap and keep refrigerated.

For longer storage: Freeze immediately upon receipt. Defrost slowly in the fridge for 24 hours before consuming — never at room temperature.

📦 What's in the box:
Vacuum-packed product with label and best before date · Insulated packaging with dry ice · Tracked delivery with notification

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