Tête de Moine Rosettes Semi-Soft Swiss Cheese – Aged Alpine Cheese with Rose-Shaped Shavings

Tête de Moine is a traditional Swiss semi-soft cheese with a history dating back over 800 years. It is one of only twelve Swiss cheeses with an official Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP), ensuring its authenticity and quality.

This cheese is crafted from part-skim cow’s milk sourced from small village creameries in Switzerland. After production, the cheese wheels are aged on spruce wood boards for at least two and a half months, developing its unique flavor and texture.

What makes this cheese truly special is its serving style. Using a traditional tool, the cheese is shaved into thin, delicate curls that resemble rose petals, known as “rosettes.” This technique enhances both the visual appeal and the flavor by increasing the cheese’s exposure to air.

The result is a silky, ivory-colored cheese with a rich aroma and a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture. It offers a refined and aromatic tasting experience that is both elegant and memorable.

• Product Type: Semi-Soft Cheese
• Origin: Switzerland
• Certification: AOP (Protected Designation of Origin)
• Milk Type: Part-Skim Cow’s Milk
• Flavor Profile: Aromatic, Smooth, Rich
• Texture: Silky & Melting
• Special Feature: Rose-Shaped Rosettes