Product Details
Location
Affineur Walo Red Wine Farmer originates in eastern Switzerland and is aged by Affineur Walo (von Mühlenen family), based in the canton of Fribourg / nearby Alpine region.
Tasting
Red Wine Farmer is a bold, character-rich cheese with a smooth, silky texture and a creamy yet substantial interior. Its flavour is strong and mature, with pronounced savoury and slightly sweet notes, layered with a subtle hint of red wine and a gentle boozy warmth from the wine-washing process.
Pairing
This cheese shines with light to medium-bodied reds such as a Pinot Noir or Grenache: the wine’s acidity and fruitiness complement the cheese’s rich, wine-infused depth. It also pairs well with charcuterie, rustic bread or crusty baguette, savoury or sweet jams/marmalades (for example a sticky onion marmalade or a chilli jam) to contrast its robust flavour.
Recipe
Try a toasted alpine-style sandwich: grate Red Wine Farmer with onions and a splash of white wine (or light lager), melt to create a rich, wine-washed “rarebit” on sourdough bread — the cheese’s creamy, wine-toned character really shines.
Use thin slices atop warm grilled vegetables or roast meats for a touch of creamy, boozy depth.
Serve as part of a cheese board with dried fruit, nuts, crusty bread and a simple red wine — it adds a luxurious, slightly wild Alpine-cheese note.
Extra Information
– Region: Eastern Switzerland, matured in canton of Fribourg / Swiss Alps by Affineur Walo
– Milk: Cow’s milk (raw/unpasteurised)
– Suitable for pregnant women: Generally no (raw milk & traditional rennet) — check local guidelines and cheese provenance.
– Vegetarian: No (uses animal rennet)
– Style: Semi-hard to firm, Alpine-style cheese, washed-rind, red-wine-refined, natural rind with dark brown/black-brown bark.
– Storage and Serve: Keep refrigerated. Let come to room temperature before serving to allow aroma and texture to open up. Cut just before serving.
– Typical Maturing/Affinage Time: Approximately 6–8 months (red-wine washing and ageing) according to producer.
Ingredients
Raw cow’s milk, salt, natural starter cultures, animal rennet.
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