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Rotwein Bärgler Extra-Würzig

Milk type	cow
Milk treatment	unpasteurized
Country of origin	Switzerland
Region	Bern
Family	Swiss Cheese
Type	artisan, hard
Fat content	45% (45g / 100g)
Flavour	pronounced, spicy, full-flavored
Aroma	strong
Texture	creamy, crumbly
Rind	natural
Colour	yellow
Synonyms	Extra spicy red wine Bärgler
Producers	Affineur Walo of Mühlenen

Description

Affineur Walo Rotwein Bärgler extra-würzig is a hard Swiss cheese matured for 12 months in local red wine, giving it its black-brown bark and extra-spicy taste. Characteristically a real mountain cheese, this powerful, extra spicy cheese goes best with a glass of strong red wine.

In 2014, Affineur Walo von Mühlenen was the most successful participant at the World Cheese Awards, winning 2 Super Gold, 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals. Individually, Rotwein Bärgler extra-würzig has won Super gold medal at the 2012 World Cheese Awards and Silver medal at the 2013 World Cheese Awards.

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Milk type:	cow
Milk treatment:	unpasteurized
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Type:	semi-hard
Fat content:	51%