Picture this: A chilly Sunday evening, watching the sunset with a bottle of red wine and platter of cheese, isn’t that what dreams are made of?
Fratelli Wines haslaunched a collection of cheeses that match perfectly with their full-bodied wines. With a growing market for handcrafted products made in India, here’s presenting a selection of the best artisanal cheeses for every palate.
Fratelli Cheese
Wine producer Fratelli launches a selection of cheeses in association with Käse, a Chennai-based company. The cheeses include a Syrah rinsed Gusto, buttery cheese with hints of mushroom. Try aChenin Rinsed Sunburst that pairs well with their in-house Sangiovese Bianco, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. Last, but certainly not the least, is the unique Sangiovese Lead Aged Cheddarg, a combination of cheddar and Cornish Yarg, wrapped in homegrown Sangiovese leaves, left to age for up to five months.
Elfeteria
Started in2014, Eleftheria Cheese makes European-inspired cheese classics. Their quality milk is sourced from a fully automated, single-herd cow dairy farm close to Mumbai. Cut open their authentically made Burrata and witnessthe descent of anoozy cream laden with different textures. Their Chèvre (goat cheese) balls marinated in olive oil and herbs taste great with crackers and crostini.
Spotted Cow Fromagerie
This creamery makes small batches of 100% vegetarian and preservative-free cheese.The fact that it is Bombay-based is evident in the titles of the cheeses, like Tomme De Bombai, based on the classic French Tomme De Savoie, Bombrie, which is their version of the deliciously soft gooey brie.
Himalayan Cheese
These are natural, artisanal cheese manufactured in Kashmir, using fresh Himalayan milk. They make a variety of cheeses, but the real star of the show is Kalari, a traditional ripened cheese product indigenous to Kashmir. It is made by the Gujjar shepherds and isslightly stretchy, dense and has a mozzarella-like flavour.
Begum Victoria
Bangalore residents rejoice! Explore Begum Victoria’s unusual collection of cheeses from Havarti, Denmark’s semi-soft and extremely buttery cheese infused with dill to the Begum Victoria Fontina. Originally from the Valle d’Aosta, this Fontina has savoury and sweet flavours and a nutty texture.
