Bergamino di Bufala With Truffle

Bergamino di Bufala with Black Truffles is an Italian cheese made from buffalo milk in the Northern province of Bergamo, in Lombardy ("the lakes region").

The Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) contributes a significant share of global milk production and is the major milk producing animal in many countries. Water buffalo milk contains higher levels of total solids, crude protein, fat, calcium, and phosphorus, and slightly higher content of lactose compared with those of cow milk. The high level of total solids makes Water Buffalo milk ideal for processing into beautiful dairy products such as cheese.

Despite their intimidating size, Water Buffalo are sensitive loving animals that respond to human touch and affection with equal affection. Water Buffalo produce just 25% of the milk a cow produces - between six and seven liters per day, to a cow's 28 liters. To put that into perspective, each 250-gram ball of Mozzarella di Bufala requires a liter of milk, so the fromagerie needs one Buffalo for every seven balls of cheese!

Bergamino is a soft cheese, with a buttery texture, a fresh milk flavor and a slightly tangy finish. Creamy, custard like with a white paste, Bergamino di Bufala is one of our most popular cheeses. This special version is infused with black truffles for a surprisingly earthy, and unctuous note.

A truly exquisite cheese!!!!