Alpine Alternatives

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ALPINE CHEESE OFFERINGS

SWITZERLAND

Item Code/Pack Size(s):

Repack Label: No

A staple of all gourmet cheese platters and a versatile cooking and eating cheese, Le Gruyère AOP takes on extremely noble notes when aged to full maturity. This cheese features a distinctive crystalline crunch, a hard crumbly and grainy paste and outstanding melting qualities.

Age: 180 days

Shelf Life: 270 days

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603 Warehouse

SWITZERLAND

Alps Reserve Swiss Imported Gruyère (non

AOP)

Established in 2017 in the Simmental Valley of the canton of Bern, where the rich tradition of cheese-making thrives. The milk used to create this rich, nutty cheese is sourced from 1,800 family farms in the Simmental mountain area, where the dedication of skilled hands, passed down through generations, creates uniquely aromatic cheeses. This milk is then carefully transformed into cheese using traditional Alpine techniques, with the natural aging process in the Simmental cellars resulting in truly exceptional products.

Age: 180 days

Shelf Life: 270 days

SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA Alps Reserve Shredded Gruyère

Pack Size(s): 12/4 oz

Repack Label: No

Age: 180 days

Shelf Life: 270 days

(70% Austrian Gruyère, 30% Swiss Gruyère)

A versatile shredded cheese made up of imported Austrian and Switzerland Gruyere. Boasting a rich, nutty, and fruity flavor, this item can be used on a pizza, in mac and cheese, quinches, frittatas and pasta dishes. The culinary applications are limitless.

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603 Warehouse

FRANCE

Entremont

French Gruyère

French Gruyere is creamier, fruitier and milder than its Swiss cousin, but still boasts a ton of flavor. This Alpine classic is made from milk collected from a specific breed of cows and transformed within 24 hours without additives or preservatives. SODIAAL is France’s largest dairy cooperative, partnering with 10,000 family farms passed down through generations. With 4,000 audits a year, we ensure animal welfare and top milk quality.

G000170, 2/5 lb

G000102, 8/6 oz

Repack Label: No

Shelf Life: 270 days

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603 Warehouse

FRANCE

Entremont Comté

Item Code/Pack Size(s):

A354583, 8/7 oz

A353035, 1/22 lb

A353036, 1/80 lb

Repack Label: Yes

Comté is not a replacement for Gruyère, but rather France’s own supreme alpine cheese. Complex, fruity, nutty, savory and grassy, Comté can be enjoyed as a snack, melted in just about any application, or shaved on salads. It pairs with both red and white wines and a wide variety of beers. Put simply, Comté can do it all.

Age: 12 months

Shelf Life:

A354583, 12 months

A353035, 12 months

A353036, 12 months

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603

GERMANY German Gruyère

Item Code/Pack Size(s):

A733247, 12/7 oz

A024046, 2/6.5 lb

Repack Label: No

Crafted in Germany, Ammerländer Gruyère Cheese is rich and nutty. It has a profile that adds depth to any dish. It has great meltability that enhances gratins, sandwiches, or fondues, ensuring a standout menu item. Renowned for its consistent quality and bold flavors, this cheese offers culinary professionals a versatile ingredient that resonates with today’s food trends.

Age: 100 days

Shelf Life:

A733247, 180 days

A024046, 365 days

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603 Warehouse

GERMANY

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Butterkäse truly lives up to its name, and its mild flavors leave a lasting impression on everyone. This incredibly smooth German cheese boasts a velvety texture and gentle taste that are exceptionally well-suited for gratinating. It’s perfect for sandwiches, cheese sauces, and cheeseboards!

Age: 4-5 weeks

Shelf Life: 270 days

Repack Label: No

Alta Badia

Item Code/Pack Size(s):

Alta Badia A054904, 1/18lb

Repack Label: Yes

Alta Badia, a strong-flavored hard cheese is as original as the Dolomite valley it is named after. A six month aging process develops an intense and complex flavor with toasted, milky notes but also potato flavors.

Age: 6 months

Shelf Life: 150 days

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603 Warehouse

The Stelvio PDO combines unaltered quality, authenticity, tradition and a guarantee of origin. In 2007 Stelvio received the certificate of protection from the European Union, the only Tyrolian cheese with this distinction. Its intense, aromatic and elegant taste makes this cheese unique. Soft and creamy, Stelvio features light nutty notes, as well as wood nuances due to storage on wooden planks.

Item Code/Pack Size(s):

Repack Label: Yes

Age: 2 months

Shelf Life: 150 days

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603 Warehouse

FRANCE

Entremont French Emmental

Item Code/Pack Size(s): G000048, 2/8 lb Repack Label: No

A mild, fruity and nutty semi-hard cheese perfect for all palates… which makes Emmental the #1 consumed cheese in France! SODIAAL is the largest producer of French Emmental, sourcing milk from over 11,000 farms with an average herd of 62 cows. Suitable for cubing, slicing or melting, and compatible with a variety of beer and wine pairings.

Age: minimum 42 days

Shelf Life: 270 days

Lead Time: 8 weeks for 601 Warehouse 10 Weeks for 603 Warehouse

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