Red Leicester

hard · cow milk · United Kingdom · $

Melts beautifully, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 6/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 6/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Red Leicester with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 6) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Red Leicester

Cheese	Why it works
Cheddar	similar overall, but more sharpness
Double Gloucester cheese	similar overall, but less sharpness
Gouda	similar overall, but less sharpness
Kasseri	similar overall, but less sharpness
Provolone	similar overall, but less sharpness
Caciocavallo	similar overall, but less sharpness