Emmi Gruyere Cave Aged Kaltbach, 1 Pound, $29.99/lb
Kaltbach™ cheeses are carefully crafted in the deep, cool Kaltbach Cave located in the Alpine Valley of Switzerland. The Kaltbach Cave is a 22 million-year-old natural sandstone labyrinth with a small tranquil river running through. In fact, Kaltbach is a German word that translates to “cold brook". The natural brook inside the cave allows for a constant humidity of 96 percent in the mineral-rich cave air. This natural process regulates the humidity, which is a crucial part of the texture and flavor development and what makes this cheese unlike any other in the world.<br><br>
Its natural black rind comes from its maturing process in the mineral-rich sandstone caves. Kaltbach Emmentaler carries the AOP designation which ensures the cheese is made from the original recipe. The cave-aging produces complex flavors, blending earthy, intense nuttiness, with herbaceous woodiness.
