Cironé: October Cheese of the Month

Cironé is an aged raw cow's milk cheese from Switzerland. Hard and crumbly with an unusually creamy finish. A perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Good to know:

  • This is still a rare find at most US cheese shops.
  • Complex flavors include hints of tropical fruit and oven coffee.
  • Cave aged in the Alps.

Serving idea: Try a drizzle of honey to bring out the caramel sweetness of this mountain cheese.
Pour a glass of: An IPA or whiskey.
 
Milk source: Cow
Origin: Switzerland
Rind: Washed rind
Texture: Hard
Aging: At least two years

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