Tête de Moine

semi-hard · cow milk · Switzerland · $$$

Melts decently, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10

sharpness 5/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Tête de Moine with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 5) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Tête de Moine

Cheese	Why it works
Abbaye de Belloc	similar overall, but less pungency
Tomme de Savoie	similar overall, but less sharpness
Abondance	similar overall, but more meltability
Valençay	similar overall, but less firmness
Tilsit cheese	similar overall, but more meltability
São Jorge cheese	similar overall, but less creaminess