semi-hard · cow milk · Sweden · $$

Herrgårdsost

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

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