Bavaria (Allgäu) · Germany
Allgäuer Emmentaler.
Allgäuer Emmentaler greets you with a gentle, buttery aroma and yields to the knife with satisfying firmness. On the palate, it unfolds with understated elegance—mild and creamy, with whispers of hazelnut and orchard fruit that linger softly, never overwhelming. The natural rind crackles slightly, a textural prelude to the smooth, crystalline paste within.
Origin
47.8°N · 10.3°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Allgäuer Emmentaler is the German PDO version of Emmental-style cheese, distinct from Swiss Emmental.
It has been produced in the Allgäu since the mid-19th century when Swiss cheesemakers migrated north. The PDO, granted in 1997, covers the specific Allgäu region and requires raw milk use.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · raw
- Family
- Alpine
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 3–15 mo
- Protected
- PDO · since 1997
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
- Texture
- hard
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Allgäuer Emmentaler's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for alpine cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 45–60 min before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Cut thin wedges from the centre out, so every slice gets its share of paste and rind.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Allgäuer.
49 pairings across 6 categories.
Beer & Cider
Spirits
Fruits & Jams
Where to find it
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