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UR-EICHE (OLD OAK), 14 LB ROUND
German for “Old Oak”, Ur Eiche stands out as a woman made cheese in a field dominated for generations by men. Christa Egli’s 14 lb wheels are washed with oak extract, then aged under oak planks for 10 months. The resulting cheese has the dense, eye filled texture familiar to Alpine cheese lovers, with flavors of pineapple, macadamia and, unsurprisingly, oak barrel.
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GOURMINO, GRUYERE ALPAGE, 20 LB 1/4 WHEEL
***Seasonally Limited***
Gourmino Gruyere is produced by numerous cheesemakers in the Fribourg region of Switzerland banding together in the name of tradition to produce one of the most beloved cheeses of all time. Made from the unpasteurized milk of cows feeding on fresh alpine grasses, aged for 12 months. 2x World Cheese Champion.
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GOURMINO, LE GRUYERE AOP 12-14 MONTH
Made by 3 time World Cheese champion Michael Spycher from raw, grassfed milk. The dense, smooth, slightly crystalline paste tastes of chestnuts, stone fruit and broth and has a slightly sweet vanilla end note. Italco is offering this cheese in 2/9 lb wedges
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GUNTENSPERGER, RED DEVIL SWISS
World Cheese Awards 2023 – Silver
World Cheese Awards 2021 – Silver
World Cheese Awards 2017 – Bronze
International Cheese Awards 2017 – Recommendation, Best Swiss Cheese
An extremely creamy hard cheese that, despite its age, literally melts in your mouth with delicately nutty notes and strong, spicy aroma. An aromatic, creamy, flavorful hard cheese that ignites a fabulous tasting experience. Is made according to an old family recipe by Güntensperger with their own lactic acid cultures.
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GOURMINO, ROCKFLOWER SWISS, 14 LB AVG WHEEL
Named after the yellow Alpine flowers growing in the Entlebuch, where Silvio Schopfer sources fresh raw milk from cows grazing on high Alpine meadow flowers, Rockflower is the newest addition to Gourmino’s smaller Alpine specialty cheeses. This cheese is semi firm but more pliable than most Alpine cheeses aged as long, and the flavor is strongly umami, balanced by notes of pine nut and white flowers
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SWISS HORNBACHER, 15 LB WHEEL
Michael Spycher other world famous cheese, these relatively smaller wheels are dense but slightly pliable with a creamy mouthfeel and flavors reminiscent of a baked potato – crème fraiche, nutty starch and earthy rind.
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SWISS GRUYERE, KING CUT LOAF, AOP
Gruyere is still made in village dairies using knowledge that has been handed down through generations, and of course through training that cheesemakers now undergo. With a slightly sweet yet meaty flavor, Gruyere is smooth and creamy when young, and develops a more earthy and complex flavor as it ages. In this form the cheese is easier for foodservice to slice and also convenient for small shops to handle.
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AMMERLANDER SWISS
Since 1885, Ammerland has maintained its reputation as one of Germanys largest independent dairies while creating the high quality products that the Ammerlander region is renowned for. Their delicious Swiss cheese, with the classic, distinctive nutty flavor and smooth texture comes alive in these conveniently shaped loaves. Made with creamy cow’s milk and aged in an extremely controlled environment, Ammerland Swiss cheese retains the consistently delectable taste of Swiss cheese.
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GOURMINO, L’ETIVAZ AOP
***Seasonally Limited***
L’Etivaz AOP is a hard cheese made using unpasteurised milk. It is produced by hand in over one hundred alpine creameries in the Vaud Alps between May and October using unpasteurised milk, an open fire and the traditional recipe. The unpasteurised milk is processed on site and is full of the aromas of fine alpine herbs.
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CARR VALLEY, SID’S BAHL BABY SWISS
This swiss cheese is semi-soft, sweet, and nutty. It is made in a 2 lb. wheel, using the old Bahl Baby Swiss family recipe.
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MIFROMA, SWISS GRUYERE WHEEL
Gruyere is still made in village dairies using knowledge that has been handed down through generations, and of course through training that cheesemakers now undergo. With a slightly sweet yet meaty flavor, Gruyere is smooth and creamy when young, and develops a more earthy and complex flavor as it ages.
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MIFROMA, SWISS FONDUE WITH TRUFFLE
Traditionally, fondue was a way of making a hearty meal out of old ends of cheese. Nowadays, thanks to our maîtres fromagers’ work on aging techniques and taste development, fondue is – above all – a delicious taste experience. Easy to prepare and great for sharing, Mifroma fondue is ideal for fun dinner parties with loved ones.
We offer long shelf life ready-to-use fondues as well as fresh shredded cheese mixes that can be used for fondue or sprinkling on top of other recipes to add a delicious cheesy crunch. Both options boast carefully selected gourmet cheeses in addition to top-quality packaging.
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EMMENTALER
Emmenthal (also called Swiss Cheese) is known for its grand size and its handmade quality. The Emmenthal cheese-making process is an old tradition, using pure cow`s milk and a maturation period of at least four months. This process allows the rind to develop in an entirely natural manner, enclosing an ivory-colored, mild, slightly nutty-tasting cheese with cherry- sized holes. Emmenthal from Switzerland is a delicacy on every cheese platter, a popular dessert cheese, and is a perfect melting cheese for warm dishes.
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SWISS RACLETTE, SQUARE
Raclette’s balanced earthy flavor and sweetness are perfect to slather over potatoes, meat and winter root vegetables. The wheel or square can be cut in half, placed in a special Raclette holder to hold the melting cheese in place, and served in the traditional way.
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TETE DE MOIN
Tete de Moine (literally Monk`s Head) is a cylindrical cheese with a smear rind and is semi-hard. This cheese is not cut but shaved with a girolle into rosette shaped slices. These are best produced when the cheeses come stright from refrigeration. Tete de Moine can be enjoyed with an apertif, as dessert cheese, or just a snack.
