semi-hard · cow milk · Switzerland · $$

Emmental

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 6/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Emmental with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 4) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Emmental

Gouda similar overall, but more sharpness Leerdammer similar overall, but less pungency Scamorza similar overall, but more meltability Herrgårdsost similar overall, but less meltability Kasseri similar overall, but more sharpness Tilsit cheese similar overall, but more sharpness