Published October 4, 2021
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