Lappi is so named because its recipe was developed in the Lapland region of Finland. It is made from partially skimmed cow's milk, which results in a cheese nearly identical to Emmental except that it is pasteurized, and so is slightly less flavorful. It....[more]
Taste: Mild, sweet
Rind: Rindless
Aging: At least 6 weeks
Consistency: Soft, smooth
Country of Origin: Finland
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Vilio
This cheese has been the victim of becoming known by it's imposters. Danish "Fontina", Fontinella, Fontal and Fontella all aspire to the richness and quality fo the real thing but really come nowhere close. Real Fontina is marked with a Consorzio stamp o....[more]
Taste: A delicate nuttiness with a hint of mild honey. When melted, the flavor is earthy, with a suggestion of mushrooms and a fresh acidity.
Rind: dark yellow or reddish brown rind
Aging: About 3 months
Consistency: soft, buttery, with scattered eyes
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Mauri Formacci
This extra special delicacy from the Gruyere district of Switzerland is well known as the basic ingredient in fondue. But with its delightfully nutty, spicy, full flavor, it is delicious as a table cheese as well. We say it is grand because a whole whee....[more]
Taste: Rind: Aging: Consistency: Country of Origin: Switzerland
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Suisse
A Raclette with good flavor can be hard to come by, but this one definitely fills the gap. Authentic and rich, full flavor Comes through in this raw milk version. Raclette, made on both the Swiss and French sides of the Alps, is the name of the Cheese as....[more]
Taste: Full, milky flavor
Rind: Natural, brushed rind
Aging: At least 2 months
Consistency: Buff colored inner paste with a firm, supple texture when melted
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Les Monts de Joux
The town of Abondance lies on the river of the same name in the French Alps, close to the Swiss border. Abondance is an AOC Cheese requiring, among other restrictions, that the animals not be fed on silage. The result is a very flavorful cheese Expressin....[more]
Taste: Buttery, intensely fruity and nutty
Rind: Natural, brushed rind
Aging: Minimum 3 months, usually over 6 months
Consistency: Firm, supple, light yellow pate
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Conus
This cheese has been the victim of becoming known by it's imposters. Danish "Fontina", Fontinella, Fontal and Fontella all aspire to the richness and quality fo the real thing but really come nowhere close. Real Fontina is marked with a Consorzio stamp o....[more]
Taste: A delicate nuttiness with a hint of mild honey. When melted, the flavor is earthy, with a suggestion of mushrooms and a fresh acidity.
Rind: Firm, thin, dark yellow or reddish-brown in color
Aging: About 3 months
Consistency: Soft, buttery and fondant, with scattered eyes.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow
Brand: Cademortari
