THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT CHEESE that elicits a kind of passion and loyalty unrivalled in the culinary world. That might be why people are willing to traverse mountains, wander through caves, and milk even the most mighty beasts, all in the pursuit of a delicious dairy product.
Beyond the storied, classic purveyors of Brie and burrata, however, there’s a vast network of adventurous cheese-makers and aficionados. Here are six places where fans can fulfil their love for fromage.
1 KALTBACH, SWITZERLAND
Kaltbach Cave
IN THE UNDULATING green sprawl of an Alpine valley not far from Lucerne, where clouds swim against snow-capped mountains and placid cows graze on verdant meadows, a cave formed from a prehistoric seabed carries a glorious culinary secret.
Many shoppers browsing cheese aisles in grocery stores around the world will recognise the little wedges of Emmi Kaltbach Le Gruyère, with their distinctive black labels featuring a blue company logo and Swiss cross. But few know that the cheese
