Cheese story
What is Sbrinz?
A very hard Swiss cheese sometimes compared with Parmesan.
Origin
Central Switzerland, Switzerland
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
Switzerland
Region
Central Switzerland
Milk type
cow
Texture
extra-hard
Rind
natural
Ageing
18 to 36+ months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: intense, nutty, savoury, crystalline
Origin, protection and character
Sbrinz comes from Switzerland, especially Central Switzerland. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
18 to 36+ months
How to serve Sbrinz
grating, shaving, cheese boards
Good food matches
white wine
pears
bread
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
