Cheese pairing guide
What goes with Taleggio?
Taleggio goes best with prosciutto, speck, crusty bread, pears and Riesling or Belgian ale. Its funky rind and mild, buttery center suit cured ham and fruity drinks.
The 3 best pairings for Taleggio
- #1
Prosciutto di Parma
Cured Meat & Seafood
- #2
Speck
Cured Meat & Seafood
Salt and smoke with something soft and pungent.
- #3
Crostini
Crackers & Breads
Plain bread under a soft, aromatic cheese. Nothing should compete.
The perfect Taleggio bite
One from each job on the board: something crunchy, something salty or briny, and a drink.
All 10 pairings, ranked by type
excellent great good. Each list starts with the strongest matches. Stars show how well backed a pairing is: a named top pick, explained on both ingredient pages, or part of a proven combination.
Something crunchy (1)Something salty or briny (2)Another cheese (7)
Something crunchy 1
Crackers, bread and nuts carry it and add texture.
- 1
Crostini Top pick
Plain bread under a soft, aromatic cheese. Nothing should compete.
Something salty or briny 2
Cured meat, olives and pickles bring salt and acid.
- 1
Speck Top pick
Salt and smoke with something soft and pungent.
- 2
Prosciutto di Parma Top pick
Drinks that go with Taleggio
Skip these with Taleggio
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Taleggio pairing questions
Does Taleggio smell strong?
The rind does; the inside is mild and buttery. Let it breathe on the board.
What drink goes with Taleggio?
Off-dry Riesling, Belgian ale or Pinot Noir.
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