Emmental

semi-hard · cow milk · Switzerland · $$

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 4/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 6/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Emmental with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 4) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Emmental

Cheese	Why it works
Gouda	similar overall, but more sharpness
Leerdammer	similar overall, but less pungency
Scamorza	similar overall, but more meltability
Herrgårdsost	similar overall, but less meltability
Kasseri	similar overall, but more sharpness
Tilsit cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness