Italy cheese guide

Robiola

A family of soft northern Italian cheeses, often mixed-milk.

Cheese story

What is Robiola?

A family of soft northern Italian cheeses, often mixed-milk.

Origin

Piedmont / Lombardy, Italy

Milk

cow, goat, sheep or mixed

Board role

Fresh / bright

Cheese profile

Country Italy
Region Piedmont / Lombardy
Milk type cow, goat, sheep or mixed
Texture soft
Rind bloomy or natural
Ageing fresh to short aged
Vegetarian Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment varies
Flavour profile: creamy, tangy, delicate, earthy

Origin, protection and character

Robiola comes from Italy, especially Piedmont / Lombardy. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.

Protected status

PDO for Robiola di Roccaverano

Typical ageing

fresh to short aged

How to serve Robiola

cheese boards, pasta fillings, spreads

Good food matches

white wine honey figs
Serving tip

Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.

Buying tip

Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.