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Featured Cheese for September 2009: Wisconsin Swiss
Wisconsin Swiss is the September featured cheese of the month.
Wisconsin Swiss
Delicious on sandwiches or served in soups or tarts, Swiss is one of the most versatile cheeses available. In the Middle Ages, Swiss was produced in 200-pound wheels to avoid a Swiss government tax placed on the number of cheese pieces produced, rather than the weight. American cheesemakers modernized Swiss cheese production and made it possible to produce rindless Swiss cheese in blocks.
Wisconsin Swiss has a mellow, buttery, nutty flavor with characteristic dime-sized holes. It pairs deliciously with apples, grapes and pears or with fruity wines such as Riesling or red wines such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Despite its name, some say Wisconsin (Monroe in particular) is the Swiss cheese capital of the world. In addition to Saputo USA, Inc., there are nine Swiss cheese producers in Wisconsin.
For more information about Wisconsin cheesemakers who produce Swiss, pairing suggestions and recipes, visit www.EatWisconsinCheese.com.
Featured Supplier - Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Saputo Cheese Inc. is the 11th largest dairy producer in the world and among the top three cheese producers in the United States. They place a premium on producing quality cheese with exceptional ingredients.
Wisconsin is the home to several of Saputo’s cheese production facilities, including one located in Monroe, which crafts Swiss cheese.
Saputo’s award-winning Swiss cheese is a full-flavored cheese with buttery, nutty notes and a firm texture with large, dime-sized eyes.
For more information about Wisconsin Swiss and Saputo, or another Wisconsin cheesemaker, visit www.EatWisconsinCheese.com.
