{"product_id":"formaggio-di-mucca-artigianale","title":"Muffone Bloomy Rind Cheese 600g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuffone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🧀 What is bloomy rind — and why you eat it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloomy rind is a noble mould — \u003cem\u003ePenicillium camemberti\u003c\/em\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Product details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMuffone — Cow's Milk Soft Cheese, Bloomy Rind\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCaseificio Nuovo — Pienza, Tuscany\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFresh pasteurised cow's milk\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRennet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNatural rennet\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSaline di Volterra salt\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSelected lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSoft cheese with bloomy rind\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e600 g (whole wheel)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e+2°C \/ +4°C · wrapped in cheese paper\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePienza, Val d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🍽️ How to serve Muffone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoReCa tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🔗 Related products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/tuscan-goat-cheese-maremma-buy\"\u003eTuscan Goat Cheese\u003c\/a\u003e — Caseificio Nuovo, free-range goat's milk semi-aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/pecorino-stagionato-in-grotta\"\u003ePecorino Stagionato in Grotta\u003c\/a\u003e — Tuscany's most requested aged cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/pecorino-toscano-stagionato\"\u003ePecorino Toscano DOP\u003c\/a\u003e — EU-certified Tuscan sheep's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/collections\/formaggi-tipici-toscani\"\u003eAll Tuscan Cheeses\u003c\/a\u003e — the full collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🍷 Pairing suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bloomy-rind cheese this aromatic calls for characterful whites: \u003cstrong\u003eVernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e Riserva, an oak-aged Tuscan \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, or an \u003cstrong\u003eAlsatian Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🍽️ For restaurants and HoReCa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuffone 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: \u003cstrong\u003einfo@salumeriatoscana.shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Chilled shipping across Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped in refrigerated insulated packaging at \u003cstrong\u003e+2°C \/ +4°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, wrapped in cheese paper. Dispatch days: \u003cstrong\u003eMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday\u003c\/strong\u003e — delivery by Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU shipping rates (by weight):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–5 kg → €19 · 5–10 kg → €26 · over 10 kg → €33.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ FAQ — Muffone Bloomy Rind Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Muffone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMuffone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you eat the rind of Muffone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it similar to Brie or Camembert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it keep after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWrapped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship to the UK and Europe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, chilled shipping across the EU from €19 for parcels up to 5 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"caseificio nuovo","offers":[{"title":"600gr","offer_id":47575453368663,"sku":"MUFF-600-600GR","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0322\/0081\/8820\/files\/muffone-formaggio-crosta-fiorita-caseificio-nuovo-pienza.webp?v=1774780000","url":"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/tuscan-muffone-soft-cheese-bloomy-rind-buy","provider":"Salumeria Toscana ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}