Tiroler Bergkäse
Traditional Tyrolean mountain cheese made in Alpine dairies. Similar to Swiss mountain cheeses. Made from raw milk of cows grazing on Alpine pastures.
Aging Time
4 months – 2 years
Typical Weight
20 kg
- Style
- Hard
- Milk
- Cow
- Origin
- Austria · Tyrol
- Ripening
- ≥ 4 months
Tasting Board
Texture
Hard, smooth, supple when young, more granular when aged
Flavor
Fruity, spicy, nutty, complex
Aroma
Aromatic, fruity, spicy
History & Origins
Traditional Tyrolean cheese made in Alpine huts for centuries.
Cultural Significance
Pride of Tyrol. Traditional Alpine cheese-making heritage.
PDO — What the Designation Requires
EU PDO since 1997. Made in Tyrolean Alps from raw mountain milk. Minimum aging: 4 months. Produced in mountain dairies (Sennereien).
Pairing & Serving
What to Pair It With
Pairs with hearty bread, charcuterie, mountain honey, pickles, walnuts.
How to Serve It
Table cheese, fondue, raclette, Alpine dishes.
Nutrition (per 100g)
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