Gruyére 1655
Cheese Highlights
Animal Type: Cow's milk
Rennet Type: Traditional
Pasteurized: Raw, Unpasteurized
Style: Hard, Swiss Alpine
Origin: Switzerland
Pairing: White wines, light-to-medium-bodied red wines, and nutty, malty beers.
Gruyère 1655 is a prestigious and traditional variety of Swiss Gruyère cheese, known for its high quality and authentic production methods. This particular label, 1655, refers to a cheese that is made according to strict standards to ensure it represents the classic Gruyère profile at its best.
This cheese is crafted from unpasteurized cow's milk, following time-honored techniques that date back centuries. The "1655" designation indicates that the cheese is produced with a deep respect for these historical methods, resulting in a product that is consistently excellent and true to the heritage of Gruyère cheese.
Gruyère 1655 boasts a rich, complex flavor profile. It is slightly sweet, yet also earthy and nutty, with subtle hints of fruitiness. The texture is dense and slightly grainy, with a wonderful melt-in-the-mouth quality. This cheese is particularly noted for its balance of flavors, which makes it both a superb table cheese and a versatile ingredient in cooking. Gruyère 1655 is perfect for fondue, grating over dishes, or simply enjoying with a slice of crusty bread. It pairs exceptionally well with a variety of wines, particularly Swiss white wines or light-to-medium-bodied reds, and is also delightful with nutty, malty beers.