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Gottardo Grottino – Swiss Cheese Refined with Merlot
A dark, wine-coloured rind gives way to a smooth, creamy ivory centre. Made by Caseificio del Gottardo in Ticino, Switzerland, Grottino combines a rich, robust flavour with a gently piquant finish.
During maturation, the cheese is carefully rubbed with Merlot wine, developing its distinctive rind and character. Aged for three months, this semi-hard cheese offers plenty of flavour alongside a supple, creamy texture.
Grottino is the smaller sibling of Merlottino, bringing the same character to a compact wheel of approximately 1kg. It makes an eye-catching centrepiece for a cheeseboard—serve with crusty bread and a glass of Merlot, or let its flavour shine with simple crackers.
Cheese at a glance
- Origin: Ticino, Switzerland
- Producer: Caseificio del Gottardo
- Milk: Pasteurised cow’s milk
- Style: Semi-hard, refined with Merlot wine
- Maturation: Three months
- Flavour: Robust and gently piquant
- Texture: Smooth, creamy and ivory-coloured
- Whole-wheel weight: Approximately 800 to 850g
- Rennet: Animal rennet; not suitable for vegetarians
- Allergen: Contains milk
How we wrap your cheese
The freshness of your cheese is our priority. That’s why — unless stated otherwise in the product description — we pack all cheeses in vacuum-sealed bags to protect them during their journey. We know some customers prefer the traditional touch of cheese paper wrap, so we’re happy to offer this option for a small fee, as it takes extra care and time to prepare.
Unless noted differently, all cheeses will generally have a best-before date of at least 14 days, and vacuum-packed cheeses around 2 months. Remember, with cheese this date is simply a guide — it doesn’t necessarily mean the cheese will be of lesser quality afterwards. In fact, many softer varieties reach their most delicious ripeness when enjoyed close to, or even just beyond, their best-before date.
How the cheese gets to you
At Alpine Express, we send all our cheeses in eco-friendly, insulated cardboard boxes, carefully cushioned with recycled packing paper and kept chilled with food-grade gel ice packs. We use the fastest service available — most often Star Track Express — so your cheese arrives in peak condition. You can check estimated delivery times using Star Track’s estimated transit time tool, though we may occasionally select another trusted courier to ensure the quickest, most reliable service.
Unless otherwise noted, we ship cheese boxes each Monday, with an order cut-off of 8 pm (Sydney time) the night before. As soon as your order is on its way, you’ll receive a tracking number so you can follow your cheese’s journey from our door to yours.
Do you have any other questions? Check our FAQs for additional information or write to us via our contact form.
