Salers

semi-hard · cow milk · France · $$$

A firm body, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10

sharpness 6/10

creaminess 3/10

firmness 7/10

pungency 4/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Salers 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 Salers

Cheese	Why it works
Asiago	a very close match across the board
Oscypek	similar overall, but more pungency
Mahón cheese	similar overall, but less firmness
Manchego	similar overall, but less meltability
Pecorino Sardo	similar overall, but less meltability
Pag cheese	similar overall, but less meltability