Danbo

semi-hard · cow milk · Denmark · $

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 2/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Danbo with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 3) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Danbo

Cheese	Why it works
Dunlop cheese	similar overall, but less creaminess
Babybel	similar overall, but less creaminess
Colby	similar overall, but more meltability
Muenster	similar overall, but more meltability
Edam	similar overall, but more sharpness
Port Salut	similar overall, but more pungency