Kefalotyri

hard · mixed milk · Greece · $$

A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 4/10

sharpness 7/10

creaminess 2/10

firmness 8/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Kefalotyri with a full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon; for the sharpest, a Tawny Port — tannins (or, for the sharpest examples, Port's sweetness) stand up to the sharp, aged flavor (sharpness 7).

Substitutes for Kefalotyri

Cheese	Why it works
Roncal cheese	a very close match across the board
Pecorino	similar overall, but more sharpness
Pecorino Sardo	similar overall, but less sharpness
Pag cheese	similar overall, but less sharpness
Manchego	similar overall, but less sharpness
Grana Padano	similar overall, but more sharpness