This raw milk cheese has a tangy aroma with an underlying sweetness and a base of nuts. It is one of the most iconic Swiss cheese varieties.
| Origin | Switzerland: Emme Valley (Emmental) |
| Milk | Raw cow’s milk |
| Maturation | 18 months |
| Use | Table cheese |
| Bread match example | Walnut & Rye Loaf – Phillippa’s Bakery |
| Beverage match* | Bridge Road Brewers ‘Celtic Ale’ from Beechworth, or similar light brown style of ale. |
| Fact | Its characteristic eyes (holes) are created during the ripening process and originate from a revolutionary heating system. |
* Beverage match provided by Mark Protheroe, Group Head Sommelier of the Grossi Group.