Emmentaler
Hard, Alpine from Bern, SwitzerlandIn our shop
The original Swiss cheese with holes, made in huge wheels in the Emmental valley near Bern. The holes, or eyes, come from bacteria that release carbon dioxide as the cheese ages. The authentic AOP version is raw milk and far more interesting than the supermarket imitations: sweet, nutty and fruity, with a supple texture. Essential for fondue.
Tasting notes by Morgan McGlynn Carr