The best cheeses 2019

January 3, 2023

There are many factors that contribute to the flavor and enjoyment of cheese. Some of the key factors that make cheese delicious include aging, type of milk, rind and additives. Here is a list of best cheeses according to the 2019 World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy.

Mori No Cheese

Mori no cheese is a Japanese cheese made from cow’s milk. It has a soft paste and a washed rind. It is made by “Shimizu Farm” in Nagawa, near Matsumoto. This cheese factory, founded in 2005, is known to be one of the few to make cheese mainly by hand. Mori no cheese is soft, its taste reminds of dead leaves, its flavor is forest, strong and robust.

Epoisses AOP

Epoisses AOP is made in the village of Époisses in the Bourgogne region of France. It is a soft, creamy cheese made from cow’s milk that is washed with a brine solution and aged for at least four weeks. L’époisses has a pungent, earthy flavor and a soft, orange-colored rind.

Gruyère AOP

Le Gruyère AOP is made in the region of Gruyère in western Switzerland. It is a hard, semi-firm cheese made from cow’s milk that is aged for at least 5 months, although it can be aged for up to 18 months or more. Le Gruyère has a rich, nutty flavor and a pale yellow color, and is often used in cooking as well as being served as a table cheese.

Gallus

Gallus, originated from Switzerland, is a cow’s milk cheese, aged for 12 months. Its is named after the saint of the city of St. Gallen. Gallus is a hard, spicy, strong cheese with the typical character of eastern Swiss cheese.

Quintano

Quintano is a soft and sweet raw sheep’s milk cheese. The cheese originates from Quintano, an Italian commune in the province of Cremona in the Lombardy region of Italy. It becomes more intense and firmer when matured.

Gruyère AOP Premier Cru

Gruyère AOP Premier Cru is made in the region of Gruyère in western Switzerland. It is a hard, semi-firm cheese made from cow’s milk that is aged for at least 12 months. Gruyère AOP Premier Cru is considered a high-quality cheese and is often served as a table cheese or used in cooking. It has a rich, nutty flavor and a pale yellow color.

Pitchfork Cheddar

Pitchfork Cheddar is a type of cheddar cheese made by the Pitchfork Ranch in Idaho, United States. It is a hard cheese made from cow’s milk that is aged for at least one year. Pitchfork Cheddar has a sharp, tangy flavor and a firm, crumbly texture. It is often served as a table cheese or used in cooking, and is particularly well-suited for grating and melting.

Torta del Casar DOP Virgen del Prado

Torta del Casar DOP Virgen del Prado is made in the province of Cáceres in Extremadura, Spain. It is a soft cheese made from sheep’s milk that is aged for at least 60 days. Torta del Casar has a creamy, rich flavor and a soft, spreadable texture. It is often served as a table cheese, and is particularly well-suited for spreading on crackers or bread.

Nazionale del Parmigiano Reggiano Latteria Sociale Santo Stefano

Nazionale del Parmigiano Reggiano Latteria Sociale Santo Stefano is a type of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese that is made by the Latteria Sociale Santo Stefano dairy cooperative in the province of Parma, Italy. Parmigiano Reggiano is a hard, sharp cheese that is made from cow’s milk and aged for a minimum of 12 months. It has a granular texture and a nutty, slightly salty flavor.

Organic Blue Cheese Rogue River Blue

Rogue River Blue is a type of blue cheese that is made by Rogue Creamery in Oregon, United States. It is an organic cheese that is made from cow’s milk and aged for at least nine months. Rogue River Blue is a creamy, tangy cheese with a strong flavor and a marbled blue-gray color.