Gruyère AOP Kaltbach

When you open a wheel of Gruyère AOP Kaltbach, you are enveloped by an intense, fruity aroma that heralds the unique and complex taste of this cheese. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance between sweetness and a slight savoriness, with nuances reminiscent of hazelnut and butter. Its texture is both tender and firm, with a crunchiness provided by the salt crystallizations that are released with every bite, offering a truly sublime tasting experience. Gruyère Kaltbach AOP cheeses have a hard, brownish rind, characterized by a wrinkled surface due to the morgia treatment. The shape is round, with a diameter ranging from 55 to 65 cm and a weight of up to 40 kg. The paste is a uniform ivory-yellow color and generally has a fine, moist texture, sometimes characterized by eyes, varying in diameter, although their presence is not essential.

Gruyère has a long tradition in the region of Switzerland, where it has been produced for centuries. Originating in the Gruyère Valley, this cheese enjoys the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), which guarantees its authenticity and quality. It is produced in Kaltbach's aging cellars, located in a beautiful mountainous region, which gives the cheese its distinctive taste characteristics due to the microclimate and pure mountain air.

Kaltbach Gruyère AOP is made exclusively from milk of Holstein and Simmental cows, which either graze freely in the green Swiss meadows or are fed fresh, nutritious fodder from Alpine pastures. These cows produce rich, creamy milk with a fat content in dry matter of 49 percent to 53 percent, which is essential for creating high-quality cheese. The milk used does not undergo filtration that could alter its properties, thus preserving its nutritional characteristics.