Sbrinz

hard · cow milk · Switzerland · $$$

A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 8/10

creaminess 2/10

firmness 10/10

pungency 6/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Sbrinz 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 8).

Great for

Pasta
Sandwiches
Snacking & Crackers
Grating

Substitutes for Sbrinz

Cheese	Why it works
Parmigiano-Reggiano	similar overall, but more sharpness
Grana Padano	similar overall, but less pungency
Pecorino Romano	similar overall, but more sharpness
Pecorino	similar overall, but less firmness
Roncal cheese	similar overall, but less firmness
Kefalotyri	similar overall, but less firmness