Ironbark – 12-Month Aged Alpine-Style Semi-Hard Cheese
Discover Ironbark, a 12-month aged Alpine-style semi-hard cheese with a distinctive Australian character. Belonging to the same family as Comté, Beaufort, and Gruyère, Ironbark develops a complex, sophisticated flavour profile through careful aging in our cheese cellars.
Appearance & Texture:
Ironbark features a deep brown-grey hard rind and a pale-yellow, dense semi-hard paste with small openings. Its firm and elastic texture is ideal for slicing, melting, or grating.
Flavour Profile:
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Aromatic and brothy with earthy, meaty, and umami notes
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Subtle nutty and fruity undertones with a hint of sweetness
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Balanced and complex, with excellent length of flavour
Serving Suggestions:
Perfect for cheese boards, enjoyed with quince paste, seasonal fruit, or a drizzle of honey, or grated/melted in sauces, gratins, or gourmet dishes. Its rich flavour enhances any recipe requiring a high-quality Alpine-style cheese. (Contains animal rennet; not suitable for vegetarians.)
Pairing Recommendations:
Ironbark pairs beautifully with Vin Jaune or dry sherry (Palo Cortado), or aromatic dry white wines like Pinot Blanc, Chablis, unoaked Chardonnay, or Riesling. For beer lovers, try Pilsner, Blonde, or Belgian Ales, while red wine pairings include Pinot Noir or Sangiovese. It also complements fruity aged sake like Miyaizumi Sharaku Junmai.
Bring Ironbark to your table for a rich, nutty, earthy, and umami-packed Alpine-style cheese with true Australian character.
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