hard · cow milk · Switzerland · $$$

Sbrinz

A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 8/10

creaminess 2/10

firmness 10/10

pungency 6/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Sbrinz with a full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon; for the sharpest, a Tawny Port — tannins (or, for the sharpest examples, Port's sweetness) stand up to the sharp, aged flavor (sharpness 8).

Great for

Pasta →Sandwiches →Snacking & Crackers →Grating →Steak →

Substitutes for Sbrinz

Parmigiano-Reggiano similar overall, but more sharpness Grana Padano similar overall, but less pungency Pecorino Romano similar overall, but more sharpness Pecorino similar overall, but less firmness Roncal cheese similar overall, but less firmness Kefalotyri similar overall, but less firmness