For lovers of firm Alpine cheese, this slightly spicy Austrian mountain cheese brings depth to a cheese board or a warm potato supper.
Why choose this cheese
- Firm but supple texture with a gently spicy finish.
- Slice for a board or serve alongside warm potatoes.
- An eight-month Alpine selection from the Bregenzerwald.
What do I receive? Sold in half-pound increments.
Milk & origin: Raw cow’s milk; contains milk. Bregenzerwald, Austria.
Suggested Pairing: Paul D. Grüner Veltliner and 30-Month Prosciutto; serve with bread or potatoes.
Serving & storage: Keep refrigerated and follow the package instructions. Allow the portion you plan to serve to soften before enjoying. Texture varies with ripeness.
More about this cheese
Available by the half-pound increments
Vorarlberger Bergkäse g.U. is an Austrian cheese made from raw cow’s milk, produced in the Bregenzerwald region on the shores of Lake Constance. Its origins date back to the 18th century. Vorarlberger Bergkäse g.U. from the “Alpenkäse Bregenzerwald” dairy is a hard cheese made from raw cow’s milk. It is produced exclusively from hay milk and is GMO-free. The cheese has a brownish-yellow rubbed rind and a firm, supple, ivory-to-light-yellow paste with a few small holes and a slightly spicy flavor. Vorarlberger Bergkäse g.U. würzig (spicy) is matured for 8 to 10 months, while Vorarlberger Bergkäse g.U. Extra würzig (very spicy) is matured for 11 to 13 months, giving it a stronger flavor.
Arlington pickup: Order online for pickup at 4508 Cherry Hill Rd, Arlington, VA 22207. Need help choosing? Call 703-525-0990.
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