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Located in: Cheese, Switzerland

Switzerland 's history of cheese stretches back more than 800 years. Throughout the centuries, the Swiss art of cheese production has hardly changed, having been passed down from generation to generation. Emmi, a Swiss company that helps local producers market their cheeses internationally, has selected over 270 village cheese dairies that produce cheeses from fresh milk using traditional recipes and methods. While most Americans think that Switzerland only produces "Swiss Cheese," this small Alpine country actually produces over 300 types, ranging from soft-ripened varieties to triple creams to hard grating styles. This assortment contains four of Switzerland's finest.

Emmentaler: This classic, nutty cheese is named after the valley of the river Emme. It is still made using traditional methods by small village dairies, from farm-fresh milk delivered twice a day, as it has been for over 450 years.

Gruyere:This extra special delicacy from the Gruyere district of Switzerland is well known as the basic ingredient in fondue. But with its delightfully nutty, spicy, full flavor, it is delicious as a table cheese as well.

Le Marechal: Made since 23 AD, this hard grainy raw cow's milk cheese is aged for 18 months. The Swiss enjoy it shaved in paper-thin slices and served as an appetizer with air-dried beef and tomatoes.

Appenzeller: This Swiss cheese is crafted in the canton of Appenzell, near the Austrian border. It has a pleasantly smooth texture, but this cheese's true allure is its fruity tang. In fact, Appenzeller pairs extremely well with fresh fruit; it melts nicely also.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(3), Rich(3), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3)

The Great Cheese of Switzerland

By Eileen

from Long Island, New York on 10/19/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about The Great Cheeses of Switzerland:

very flavorful and fresh tasting.

Excellent quantity and quality

By JHI from Louisville, KY on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Switzerland enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about The Great Cheeses of Switzerland:

This transported me right back to my Swiss honeymoon. The taste of the Alps was evident and transporting.

I would but this product again and again

By Pamela for Thomas

from East Brunswick, NJ on 11/8/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about The Great Cheeses of Switzerland:

I ordered this for a BOD meeting, then I sent the same gift to all the members' offices, now I will order for myself. Fantastic.

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