Herrgårdsost

semi-hard · cow milk · Sweden · $$

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Herrgårdsost 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 Herrgårdsost

Cheese	Why it works
Tomme de Savoie	similar overall, but less meltability
Morbier	similar overall, but more pungency
Emmental	similar overall, but more meltability
Port Salut	similar overall, but less sharpness
Leerdammer	similar overall, but more meltability
Tilsit cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness