Product Reviews and Ratings - Switzerland - Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi from igourmet

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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Switzerland

Matured to perfection, Cave Aged Emmental is a special taste experience! Unlike traditional Emmental (also known as Swiss cheese), this one has a dark brown rind and a unique, nutty, full-flavored taste. It is manufactured by Emmi, master cheesemakers since 1782. Made in massive 200 pound wheels from pure, unpasteurized cow's milk, this special "Swiss" is aged for at least twelve months in sandstone caves deep below the Santenberg in the Canton of Lucerne. Using ancient techniques, a constant temperature and humidity can be achieved in the caves all year round, ensuring perfect development of every cheese Emmi produces.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(7), Flavorful(8), High quality(3), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Melted(4), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3), Simple tastes(5)

Good, Good.

By Tha Mouse from FL on 2/4/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Anytime any place, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

You can't go wrong with this one.

for the swiss lover a ok

By pandb

from wyoming on 2/22/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

Overripe

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

love swiss a tad bit to strong

To strong

By Kwhit

from NE on 1/6/2009

Gift:

Cons:

Bitter

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

I love swiss cheese but everyone thought it was to strong

Neat!

By Susie the exhausted mother of 3 toddlers from Andrews AFB, MD on 5/28/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

I ordered three similar cheese for my Mom for Mother's day & I've got to say this one was my favorite. I really liked the texture of this & I thought it was totally rockin' & exotic that it spent a whole year aging in a cave!I don't know much about cheese & I'm not a big fan of Emmental type cheeses, but I liked this one.

Excellent Swiss with Strong flavor

By The Big Cheese

from North Canton, Ohio on 5/25/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

By itself or with cracker

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

I have wanted to try this cheese for sometime now. Now that I have, I have a new favorite Swiss on my list of cheese's to buy. This cheese has a wonderful full-body, pungent and strong swiss flavor. Excellent Cheese.

I would definitely buy this again.

By Kallee from Surprise, az on 5/7/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

We ate this with a dry salami on crackers. It was great. Of course, we enjoyed it with a good Pinor Noir

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One of our favorites!

By wine & cheese couple from Indiana on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

An outstanding swiss...not overwhelming, but flavorfull. We have ordered this multiple times and have never been disappointed.

Excellent!!

By Chris

from Miami, FL on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Love good cuisine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

This cheese is excellent. Not only if you make a cheese Fondue, but also for sandwiches, to a glas of wine, or just plain or whathever you prever!

Excellent and flavorful

By Verijaa

from Northern California on 12/29/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

Oily

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

This is a wonderful cheese with a full flavor for its kind.

BEST SWISS ON THE PLANET

By DENISON

from SAN DIEGO on 7/10/2007

Pros:

Balanced acidity, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

NOT REALLY KNOWING WHAT "NUTTY" WAS IN A CHEESE I FOUND YOUR DESCRIPTION TO BE RIGHT ON THE MONEY.DRYER AND HARDER THAN ONE WOULD EXPECT. NOTHING LIKE "SWISS CHEESE" AS WE KNOW IT HERE IN THE STATES.EXCELLENT QUALITY AND I WOULD DEFINITELY ORDER IT AGAIN.

Perfect product

By Bernie

from Beverly Hills, CA 90210 on 2/24/2007

Pros:

High Quality, Perfect product

Cons:

Expensive, Worth every penny

Best Uses:

eat fresh from package

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

I love this product !

If you want the best Emmental this is it

By By the book Dano

from Tampa, Florida on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

French onion soup

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

Amazing depth with a creamy feel in your mouth.

Big hit!

By Pam from Amarillo, TX on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

Gift

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cave Aged Emmental by Emmi:

This was a Valentine gift for my husband, who loves really aged Swiss cheese. (better than chocolate!) He was very surprised, and he has enjoyed every morsel.

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