Olomouc region · Czech Republic
Olomoucké tvarůžky.
Olomoucké tvarůžky announces itself with an aggressive ammonia punch that softens into sharp, sour tang on the palate. The texture is yielding and almost paste-like—nearly fat-free, it dissolves into a concentrated burst of fermented intensity. This is a cheese that demands respect: pungent enough to clear a room, complex enough to reward the brave.
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Origin
49.9°N · 17.0°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Olomoucké tvarůžky have been made around the city of Olomouc in Moravia since at least the 15th century. They are nearly fat-free and develop a powerful ammonia smell during aging.
The PGI was granted in 2010. Despite their polarizing aroma, they are a beloved Moravian delicacy with considerable cultural significance.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Washed-rind
- Rind
- washed
- Age
- 0–2 mo
- Protected
- PGI · since 2010
- Intensity
- 5 / 5
- Texture
- soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Olomoucké tvarůžky'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 washed-rind cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 1.5–2 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Slice in wedges with the rind on — or for a very ripe wheel, take off the top and spoon.
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 Olomoucké.
45 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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Substitutes
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