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Cave Aged Le Gruyere: 12 Month

$16.39 Cave Aged: Le Gruyere - Aged 12 Months Swiss Gruyere (swiss-grew-YAIR or gree-AIR) Origin: Switzerland- Fribourg Type: Cow's Milk, unpasteurized; firm; inedible rind. Characteristics: creamy-beige interior; strong flavor with hints of fruit and nuts; pleasant aroma. Goes well with onion soup, fondue, red and white Burgundy. History: The mineral-rich air of the Kaltbach caves near Lucerne, Switzerland, provide the perfect climate for maturing and nurturing cheese. The caves allow the cheese to develop it's incomparable tangy flavor and it's natural, rustic rind. The white crystals in the cheese are a sign of top quality and guarantee of a unique flavor experience