Swiss Gruyère Wins Top Prize at 2023 World Cheese Awards in Historic Debut
Swiss Gruyère Wins Top Prize at 2023 World Cheese Awards in Historic Debut
Swiss Mountain Cheese Maker Wins World Championship with 18-Month-Old Gruyère in Bern - Swiss Gruyère Wins Top Prize at 2023 World Cheese Awards in Historic Debut
The 2023 World Cheese Awards took place in Switzerland for the first time. A record 5,244 cheeses from 40 countries were judged by a 265-member international panel. The event marked the competition’s first appearance in the country since its founding in 1988. The World Cheese Awards is the largest cheese competition globally. It showcases a wide range of cheeses, from young and blue varieties to hard, aged types. The event also aims to support small producers worldwide.
This year’s top prize went to an 18-month-aged Gruyère. It was produced by Vorderfultigen Cheese Dairy in the Gantrisch foothills of the Swiss Pre-Alps. The cheese stood out for its balanced flavour, aroma, and seasoning.
The jury described the winning entry as a revelation. Despite their exhaustion from tasting thousands of cheeses, they were thrilled by its extraordinary taste. The victory highlighted the quality of Swiss cheesemaking. The winning Gruyère was celebrated for its exceptional qualities. The award underscores the competition’s role in promoting craftsmanship and diversity in cheesemaking. The event concluded with recognition for both the producers and the judges’ efforts.
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