Appenzeller Classic Cheese

The Facts

Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: Unpasteurized Cow
Age: 3-4 months

Tasting Notes:

Appenzeller Classic Cheese comes from northeastern Switzerland, home to this delicious Swiss cheese variety, where the production of Appenzeller cheese dates back more than 700 years. This cheese has also been awarded PDO status, ensuring that Appenzeller is only made according to traditional methods, within a specific geographical area.

Only the highest quality milk is used to make this delicious cheese, which comes from local, alpine cows, grazing on a diet of grasses, herbs, and flowers.

As part of the ageing process, Appenzeller Classic Cheese (along with other varieties) undergoes brine curing. Each wheel is treated with a classified brine mixture including wine, cider, herbs, and spices. The brine recipe is a well-kept secret, stored under lock and key. This process lends the characteristic spiciness to the cheese, which grows stronger as it ages.

Appenzeller Classic is enjoyed by many, thanks to its mild, nutty flavour, with herbal spicy notes.

Pair with a Riesling or a Pinot Noir.

Our cheese mongers hand cut every cheese to order. We will always try to cut the exact weight ordered, however your piece might be slightly over or under the amount listed. But please know that we cut it freshly and specifically for you.

If you order several cheeses, we will usually make up for shortcomings on weight, if any, on the other cheeses ordered.

All cheeses are wrapped in special cheese paper and sealed to preserve freshness during transit.

Every order includes all the necessary thermal packaging and ice packs required for current weather conditions. Our main focus is getting the freshest product delivered to your door.