Cheese story
What is Sulguni?
A Georgian brined cheese known for stretch and tang.
Origin
Samegrelo, Georgia
Milk
cow or buffalo
Board role
Semi-soft / mellow
Cheese profile
Country
Georgia
Region
Samegrelo
Milk type
cow or buffalo
Texture
brined stretched-curd
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh to short aged
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: salty, tangy, elastic
Origin, protection and character
Sulguni comes from Georgia, especially Samegrelo. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh to short aged
How to serve Sulguni
khachapuri, frying, grilling
Good food matches
bread
tomatoes
Georgian wine
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.
