26/03/2026
🧀 ITALIAN ARTISANAL CHEESES WITH A STORY 🧀
I had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive tasting T’Kaasplanske, a specialty cheese shop in Belgium that loves to share the stories behind its products.
Together, we explored some of Italy’s rarest and most precious artisanal cheeses, true Slow Food Presidia that carry traditions, territories, and passion in every bite.
Here are the stars of our tasting:
🔹 Conciato Romano – A pecorino cheese aged in a sealed amphorae with olive oil, Casavecchia wine, serpillo thyme, and chili, stirred twice a week for at least 6 months. A burst of Mediterranean flavors that tells the story of the Lazio countryside.
🔹 Ficu – A lactic curd cheese made from Girgentana goat’s milk, coagulated with fig rennet and wrapped in fig leaves. A Slow Food Presidium that embodies Sicilian tradition and the biodiversity of a unique milk.
🔹 Tomaccia Podolica – Made with Podolica cow’s milk, considered the finest bovine milk in Italy. A cheese that speaks of pristine pastures and an ancient native breed.
🔹 Genuss Jäger – Aged for 8 months in the Genuss Bunker, a magical place where cheese develops unique aromas and flavors, thanks to a controlled microclimate and a tradition passed down through generations.
🔹 Stracchino della Bergamasca – A raw milk cheese that, in its simplicity, perfectly captures the essence of the Bergamo territory: creaminess, freshness, and a hint of alpine meadows.
Each cheese has a story to tell, a territory to represent, and a flavor that speaks of tradition and innovation.
A huge thank you to T’Kaasplanske for hosting us and to everyone who joined for sharing this passion.
