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MOUNTAIN CHEESE extra special spicy | Aged 16 months | Austrian Lactose-free PREMIUM alpine hard cheese directly from the cheese cellar | Extreme spiciness taste guarante | Bergkäse 16 Monate

MOUNTAIN CHEESE extra special spicy | Aged 16 months | Austrian Lactose-free PREMIUM alpine hard cheese directly from the cheese cellar | Extreme spiciness taste guarante | Bergkäse 16 Monate

from: € 10,75

Rated 4.78 out of 5 based on 18 customer ratings

(18 customer reviews)

Our Extra Special Mountain Cheese achieves its spicy aroma through careful hand-ripening and traditional, hand-scooped production.

This lactose-free mountain cheese impresses with its distinctive, intensely spicy flavor. Very aromatic in scent, super spicy in taste.

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SKU: AS092 Categories: Spicy cheese, Alpine hard cheese Tags: alpine cheese, artisan cheese, austrian cheese, hard cheese, mountain cheese, spicy cheese

MOUNTAIN CHEESE Extra Special, 16 Months | Lactose-Free PREMIUM Hard Cheese from Hay Milk | Cheese with 45% F.i.T. fresh from the wheel, from the cheese cellar, sliced | Wonderfully intense-spicy flavor guaranteed

The 16-month-aged Mountain Cheese by cheesemaker Christof Schneider is not only a cheese specialty but a true rarity – a revelation that will make the hearts of connoisseurs beat faster with its extreme flavor intensity.

This extraordinary mountain cheese is the highlight of the Sennerei Rehmen in Au and impresses with an unmistakable, fiery flavor experience on the tongue.

The basis for this cheese is high-quality hay milk from cows grazing on the lush alpine meadows of the Bregenzerwald or fed with fresh grass and hay. This excellent raw milk is the key to the cheese’s fine yet robust texture, perfectly capturing the purity and authenticity of the Alps.

The aging process over 16 months is a masterpiece of cheesemaking that requires absolute precision and experience. Each wheel undergoes intensive hand care, with the rind being treated with sodium chloride- and iodine-free salt and pure spring water.

This precise care gives the mountain cheese not only its characteristic texture but also its strong, extremely spicy aroma that unfolds in full intensity.

The long aging process results in an intense flavor experience, characterized by a piquant note that tingles on the tongue and leaves a pleasant burn.

The care of this cheese involves high risks: even the slightest errors in aging can lead to the cheese being discarded, further underscoring the exclusivity of this product. Only the best wheels pass the rigorous selection process and bear the dairy’s quality seal.

The production is carried out using traditional methods perfected over generations. The cheese matures for 16 months in our natural cellar, developing an exceptional depth of flavor.

The “Mountain Cheese Extra Special” is a true masterpiece of cheesemaking, meeting the highest standards. This extraordinary product offers a tasting experience that, with every slice, draws you deeply into the world of traditional cheesemaking, guaranteeing an unparalleled enjoyment. A cheese that excites with its rarity and intense flavor.

Each wheel of mountain cheese is carefully tended by hand, with the rind regularly treated with sodium chloride- and iodine-free salt and pure spring water. This meticulous care imparts not only its characteristic texture but also its distinctive intense mountain cheese aroma.

Lactose-free mountain cheese: The natural milk sugar in our hay milk cheese is broken down by lactic acid bacteria. The result: lactic acid and exceptionally complex flavor and aroma profiles.

An added benefit: Our mountain cheese is naturally lactose-free, as the milk sugar is completely broken down during the aging process. This makes it also ideal for people with lactose intolerance, without compromising on flavor.

With every taste, experience the perfect fusion of traditional cheesemaking and intense flavors. Treat yourself to this exquisite delight and feel the passion and dedication poured into each wheel. A cheese that touches not only the palate but also the heart.

The extra-long aging time of 16 months brings the cheese flavor to its unique brilliance.

Mountain cheese is a staple in the local gourmet cuisine as a typical Vorarlberg cheese specialty.

Our extra spicy mountain cheese belongs to the family of our spicy cheeses in the shop overview.

Cheesemaker Christof Schneider takes particular pride in creating new flavor experiences.

The distinctive aromas and superb cheese flavor are achieved by Christof through a few essential cheese-making secrets, including:

Storage on wooden boards or in the natural cellar without artificial climate control
Traditional hand-ladling with a cheesecloth
Handcrafted care without chemical additives
Use of unpumped hay milk
Natural rennet
Iodine-free salt
Spring water from the Ilga source

Historical Background of Vorarlberg Mountain Cheese

Mountain cheese has been produced and aged in Vorarlberg in alpine and valley dairies since the early 20th century. The “fat cheese” production method (in contrast to lean cheese, like Sura Käs in Montafon) originated in Switzerland and quickly spread throughout the Bregenzerwald.

The traditional Vorarlberg hard cheese is made from natural (non-thermized, non-pasteurized or non-centrifugally skimmed) raw milk (hay milk) with at least 45% F.i.T.

The characteristic properties of Bregenzerwald mountain cheese are primarily influenced by the alpine milk used for production, its composition, flavor, and texture, and the flora of the Vorarlberg Alps.

Thanks to the small-scale farms supplying the raw material and the traditional alpine dairies, the artisanal production and traditional care of cheese have been preserved to this day. This results in the unique quality and long shelf life of the spicy Vorarlberg mountain cheese.

For more interesting details about mountain cheese, see Wikipedia.

MOUNTAIN CHEESE WHEEL extra special spicy | Aged 16 months | Austrian Lactose-free PREMIUM alpine hard cheese directly from the cheese cellar | Extreme spiciness taste guarante | Bergkäse 16 Monate

The Holes in Extra Spicy Mountain Cheese

The very spicy mountain cheese from Sennerei Rehmen has only a few, small holes.

The Extra Spicy Mountain Cheese Rind

The mountain cheese has a brown-yellow rind. The cheese is evenly covered with a brownish rind, inside ivory to cream yellow with individual holes, very aromatic aroma, very spicy flavor.

Storage and Aging of Extra Spicy Mountain Cheese

Through its ongoing, monitored aging in the cheese cellar of Sennerei for 16 months, the wheel achieves its unparalleled, extra spicy aromatic flavor and smoothness.

Specially Spicy Mountain Cheese – Results and Quality Features

The approximately pea-sized, round, mostly few holes are dull to glossy and evenly distributed.
Due to the very long aging period of mountain cheese, the cheese texture is less smooth (shorter), rather firm and slightly crumbly.

Our Mountain Cheese Tasting Tip

Try our Special Mountain Cheese on fresh strawberries with coarsely ground black pepper, lemon juice, and white port wine. Pair with a glass of sparkling wine and fresh white bread.

Palate Magic

The unique feature of extra spicy mountain cheese is its especially spicy, non-overpowering flavor with an impressive, lingering finish.

Mountain Cheese Intensity

How spicy is the cheese? We rate it on a scale from 0 (mild) to 10 (spicy).

10/10

Mountain Cheese Texture

How firm is the cheese? We rate it on a scale from 0 (soft) to 10 (firm).

8/10

Mountain Cheese Aging Time

How long has the cheese matured? We define aging time between 1 and 12 months.

16/12

Additional Details about Extra Spicy Mountain Cheese from Hay Milk

Characteristics of Extra Spicy Mountain Cheese

Milk:	100% from silage-free hay milk, hand-scooped
Type of Cheese:	Lactose-free hard cheese (HK)
Type of Aging:	Lactic acid and/or fermentation aging in the natural cellar
Cheese Flavor Profile:	Extra spicy – tingles on the tongue
Aging Duration:	16 months
F.i.T.:	at least 45-52%
Absolute Fat:	approx. 33%
Allergens:	Other than milk components, no additional allergenic potential
Lactose:	not present
Rennet:	natural, animal-based rennet
Salt:	iodine-free table salt

Enjoying Extra Spicy Mountain Cheese

What makes this cheese unique – The cheese character?	Produced in around 25 dairies and over 100 alpine pastures in Vorarlberg, each cheese has its own character. The influence of the cheesemaker, season, feed, and external temperature all affect this natural product.
What does the cheese taste like?	extra spicy, very robust flavor with age, it develops a piquant, slightly sharp to mildly salty profile.
What’s the texture like?	The extended aging period leads to protein breakdown, making the texture less pliable (shorter), somewhat firm, and slightly crumbly.
What’s the cheese’s color?	Inside, ivory to cream yellow, sunny yellow in summer. The cheese has a wiped, dried brown-yellow rind.
What’s the aroma like?	A very spicy, aromatic & strong aroma.
What does the hole structure look like?	The approximately pea-sized, round, usually few holes are dull to glossy and evenly distributed.
How best to enjoy this cheese?	Take it out of the fridge at least 1 hour before eating to bring it to room temperature. Buy smaller pieces, as fridge storage can limit flavor development. Best enjoyed fresh from the cheese cellar, directly from the wheel.
How to recognize suboptimal aging – lower quality?	Dried-out surface – “thick” rind = a darker, harder zone forms just beneath the surface. Cheese with an almost white surface was kept too cold in the cellar, preventing adequate surface development, which often affects the pleasing flavor created by aging bacteria.

Storage of Extra Spicy Mountain Cheese

If you want to store large pieces or a whole wheel of mountain cheese for more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend using a cloth.

Simply take a clean cloth, soak it in salt water (add a bit of salt), wring it out, and wrap the cheese in the damp cloth. Repeat this process ideally every 2-3 days.

If the cheese becomes slightly white or develops spots, it’s generally salt or protein crystallizing due to temperature differences. Simply wipe these areas off.

Using aluminum foil is possible (though not recommended) if it’s perforated with small holes to allow airflow.

No Contact with Bread - Yeast Fungi

Never store or slice cheese on boards, wood, or surfaces where bread has been. Bread yeast residues can cause the cheese to mold quickly.

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Nutritional value old alpine cheese spicy 16 months

Allergen labelingCheese packaging must have certain markings. The purpose of these markings is to protect the consumer from deception and to announce the supply of certain information about the product. » More info and nutritional value table – according to the LMIV (EU No. 1169/2011).
100 grams of cheese contain:

F.D.M.The F.D.M. value related to dry matter, also depending on the water content of the cheese. The higher the water content (the more watery the cheese) the less dry matter and the less fat the cheese contains. » More info	45% – 52 %
Nutritional value	358 kcal/1495 KJ
FatThe dry matter refers to that portion of the cheese that remains after removal of the water contained. The more water is removed from the cheese, the lower its dry matter and vice versa. » More info	30 g
of it saturated	24 g
Carbohydrates	0 g
of which lactosePeople with lactose intolerance can not or only insufficiently digest milk sugar (lactose or lactose). » More info	<0,1 g*
ProteinCasein is a constituent of the protein (protein) of cow's milk, which is obtained for cheese production. » More info	22,2 g
Salt	0,75 g

*Cheeses containing less than 0.1% lactose are defined as lactose free!

Weight	N/A
Brand	Alpen Sepp
GTIN	9120022282084
Weight	300 g, 1 kg, 6 kg, 12 kg, 24 kg
Type of cheese	Traditionally hand-made Austrian hard cheese from silage-free raw milk (hay milk)
Ingredients	Cow's milk, cheese-making, natural lab, iodine-free table salt
Cheese maturing time	16 months
Country of origin	Austria
Kind of cheese	hard cheese
Name of cheese	Alpine cheese special spicy, 16 months matured
Taste Intensity	special spicy
Storage conditions	Store refrigerated at +4 ° C to +8 ° C

Frequently asked questions from our customers

Do I get the fresh alpineThe Vorarlberger Bergkäse (mountain cheese) is a regional cheese specialty from the Austrian province Vorarlberg. » More info cheese delivery to the gram exactly?
Naturally. But as the cheese is freshly cut down for each delivery, it is often not possible to exactly match the desired amount of cheese to 100%. If we do not have enough weight, we just add the missing piece.
How is the Alpine cheese packaged and how is it with the cooling?
The cheese is airtight vacuum-packed. If necessary, the packaging is added during the warmer seasons cooling elements.
How long is the durability of the premiumHere in Austria, we call our fresh, natural milk for our cheese production hay milk (hay mild standard) - in Germany it is different. » More info cheese?
‘The decisive factor is above all the temperature. If it is too warm, the cheese matures too fast. If it is too cold, the aroma suffers. If it is too warm, the cheese starts to sweat and gradually dries up. The cheese is ideally stored refrigerated (at about 8-12 ° C) for about 3 months and longer.
How long will it take for the cheese to arrive?
The cheese is shipped with DPD and should reach every destination in Europe – at the latest after 3-4 days after shopping. To Germany 48 hours.
Is there a minimum order quantity when buying cheese?
Yes, every cheese type have a minimum weight. You can select different weights of each cheese.
Is there a maximum order quantity?
Of course not. If you need a very large amount of cheese, that is not a problem and we will discuss it with you.
How much are the delivery or shipping cost?
DPD helped us a lot. For Germany and AustriaSince 2004, ARGE Heumilch Österreich has been bringing together around 8,000 hay-milk farmers and more than 60 dairies. » More info we can therefore offer a cheap national lump sum. All other shipping cost you can find under delivery cost.
In which countries can be delivered?
Currently the delivery in the shopThe purchase of food and cheese via the Internet. A big and very interesting topic in this area will probably be the easy and quick access to specialties such as - for examle - cheese. » More info is only possible to Austria and Germany. On request we also ship to other countries.

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18 reviews for MOUNTAIN CHEESE extra special spicy | Aged 16 months | Austrian Lactose-free PREMIUM alpine hard cheese directly from the cheese cellar | Extreme spiciness taste guarante | Bergkäse 16 Monate

Rated 5 out of 5

Beiersdorf Charly (verified owner) – 17. April 2018

Great spicy Bergkäs with a glas wine in the evening. Excellent.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Peter Stepany (verified owner) – 5. March 2018

..fine spicy mountain cheese! solo or to with a red wine or with black bread and deer sausage .. (;-)

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Rated 5 out of 5

Alfons Becker (verified owner) – 13. February 2018

A great cheese very tasty

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Rated 5 out of 5

olaf.crivitz (verified owner) – 22. January 2018

Simply delicious

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Rated 5 out of 5

Hans Thelen (verified owner) – 19. December 2017

Very spicy – again and again

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Rated 5 out of 5

Karin (verified owner) – 21. November 2017

Although I have not yet tried all the ordered varieties but I’m afraid, in terms of weight gain, unfortunately, all excellent.
Only with the “sig product” I can not make friends. The taste deviates too much from what you get used to. Greetings K. Hajos

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Rated 5 out of 5

Habersack Reinhold (verified owner) – 21. May 2017

Now you only notice the difference to the supermarket.
The cheese would have to get an Oscar !!!

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Rated 5 out of 5

Kornelia andres (verified owner) – 8. May 2017

Memory of beautiful times on Lake Constance. ..is addicting

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Rated 5 out of 5

Mariann (verified owner) – 3. April 2017

As always delicious, this cheese could be addictive

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Rated 4 out of 5

Gerhard (verified owner) – 12. March 2017

Excellent for the palate and by the way for the health.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Levin, Peter (verified owner) – 6. March 2017

Yes, my expectation of hearty taste was fulfilled

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Rated 5 out of 5

Mariann (verified owner) – 6. March 2017

It is really good. Simply heavenly this taste.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Wolfgang – 5. March 2017

Heavenly – just heavenly …

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Rated 5 out of 5

Volker (verified owner) – 5. March 2017

Super fast delivery!!! A cheese that is second to none. Thank you for the excellent enjoyment

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Rated 5 out of 5

Susanne – 5. March 2017

A great cheese-no question … but I have it stronger imagined … But it can be argued … Due to the salt content ideal for a great risotto or Kässpätzle … Or with a pear mustard an optimal supplement on a cheese platter

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Rated 4 out of 5

Konken (verified owner) – 22. August 2016

a very aromatic cheese … I am still a bit too strong for the cheese plate but great to refine the cooking

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Rated 3 out of 5

neu werner (verified owner) – 28. July 2016

the cheese is too coarse and too salty for me

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- Stephan – 28. July 2016
  
  Hello Werner
  Thank you for the rating. That’s how it is with very old mountain cheese. He loses water and matures. It becomes harder, more friable and with age just a kind of “Parmesan”. If you do not like that, it is recommended to resort to younger mountain cheeses. In any case, many thanks for the feedback and many greetings from Vorarlberg.
Rated 5 out of 5

Dietmar – 6. February 2016

Honestly. Can something be more delicious than very mature and therefore very spicy mountain cheese from Vorarlberg? I can really get into this old mountain cheese. Just crazy!

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