Raclette du Valais

semi-hard · cow milk · Switzerland · $$$

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 9/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Raclette du Valais with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 5) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Great for

Pizza
Mac and Cheese
Nachos

Substitutes for Raclette du Valais

Cheese	Why it works
Fontina	similar overall, but more creaminess
Appenzeller cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness
Tilsit cheese	similar overall, but less meltability
Provolone	similar overall, but less meltability
Caciocavallo	similar overall, but less meltability
Gouda	similar overall, but less pungency