hard · cow milk · United Kingdom · $

Red Leicester

Melts beautifully, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 6/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 6/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Red Leicester with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 6) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Red Leicester

Cheddar similar overall, but more sharpness Double Gloucester cheese similar overall, but less sharpness Gouda similar overall, but less sharpness Kasseri similar overall, but less sharpness Provolone similar overall, but less sharpness Caciocavallo similar overall, but less sharpness