semi-hard · cow milk · Denmark · $

Danbo

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

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