7 Gold Medal-Worthy International Cheeses

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The Winter Olympics are almost over, but our international cheese offerings take home the gold year-round! Here are a few of our favorite international cheeses at the Co-op. Ask our knowledgeable staff about pairings! 

  • Raclette (Switzerland) - Supple and savory with notes of warm cream and toasted nuts, this alpine classic melts into a silky, deeply comforting finish.
  • Aged Provolone (Italy) - Firm and full flavored with a pleasant sharpness, offering savory depth, hints of caramelized milk, and a lingering, piquant finish.
  • L’amuse Gouda (Holland) - Rich and complex with crystalline texture and layered notes of butterscotch, toasted nuts, and browned butter, finishing long and balanced.
  • Brebicet, Fromager d’Affinois (France) - A bloomy rind sheep’s milk cheese with a silky texture and delicate tang, offering notes of fresh cream and sweet grass.
  • Kilchurn Estates Crystal Cheddar (England) - Firm and savory with a balanced sharpness, this cheddar is layered with toasted nut flavors and those signature crystalline crunches.
  • Emmentaler (Switzerland) - Smooth and supple with a gentle nuttiness and subtle sweetness, this classic alpine cheese melts beautifully and finishes clean.
  • Butterkase (Germany) - Soft and mellow with a buttery texture and light milky sweetness, it melts effortlessly into pure comfort. 
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