Alpine Cheeses

A practical guide exploring geography, seasonality and the production systems behind Europe's best-known Alpine cheeses.

Alpine cheeses are among Europe's most recognisable cheese styles, but understanding them means looking beyond the finished cheese. This guide explores how geography, seasonality, milk production, transhumance, cheesemaking and maturation come together to shape cheeses such as Le Gruyère AOP, Comté AOP and Beaufort AOP.

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Why this guide?

The story of Alpine cheese begins with the landscape that shaped it.

This guide will help you:

  • Understand what makes Alpine cheeses unique.
  • Understand what makes Alpine cheeses unique.
  • Recognise how production systems shape different Alpine cheeses.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of one of Europe's most influential cheese styles.
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Inside the guide

A practical introduction to the world of Alpine cheeses.
  • 40-page illustrated PDF
  • Science explained in an accessible way
  • Practical examples from three iconic Alpine cheeses
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Designed to become a practical reference

As you discover more Alpine cheeses, you'll begin to recognise the influence of landscape, milk, cheesemaking and maturation more clearly. This guide is designed to be a resource you'll return to again and again.

Who is this for?

Whether you’re a curious beginner or already exploring and enjoying cheese, this guide is a great place to start understanding artisan cheese. 

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Curious cheese lovers

Deepen your understanding of artisan cheese and discover why it should always be your go to cheese.

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Home entertainers

Choose, serve and talk about artisan cheeses with greater confidence when creating seasonal cheeseboards for family and friends.

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Hospitality professionals

Build a stronger understanding of artisan cheeses and communicate their character with confidence to your customers and guests.

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Understand the story behind Alpine cheeses from alpine pastures to the finished wheel.



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