Central Switzerland · Switzerland
Sbrinz.
Sbrinz shatters into crystalline shards on the tongue, releasing waves of caramelized alpine butter and roasted hazelnuts with a whisper of stone fruit and white pepper. Its rock-hard, grainy texture demands patience—let it melt slowly to experience the full complexity of its nutty, slightly spicy minerality. The aroma is earthy and profound, with subtle sweet notes that deepen with age.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Sbrinz is one of the world's oldest hard cheeses, with trade records documenting its export from central Switzerland to Italy in the 15th century. It is thought to be the predecessor of—or at least a parallel to—Parmesan-style cheeses.
The name may derive from Brienz or Schwyz. PDO was granted in 2001.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · raw
- Family
- Hard
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 18–36 mo
- Protected
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are calibrated against reference cheeses. This is Sbrinz's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Estimated values — based on similar cheese family data
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Sbrinz.
25 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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