The best cheese in the world in 2025 is the Swiss Gruyère AOP Vorderfultigen Spezial, aged for 18 months at Bergkäserei Vorderfultigen in Switzerland. It won the World Cheese Awards 2025 at BernExpo Festhalle in Bern, Switzerland. This is the sixth time a Gruyère AOP cheese has won this title.
About the Cheese:
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Made from raw cow’s milk in the Alpine region of Switzerland.
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Drained overnight, dry salted, and matured for over 18 months.
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Complex taste, with a firm texture and delicate crystals inside.
The Competition:
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The World Cheese Awards 2025 had 5,244 entries from 46 countries.
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Judging was done in three rounds, with the final 14 cheeses judged for appearance, texture, aroma, and taste.
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All tasting was blind, meaning judges didn’t know the brand or origin.
Other Top Cheeses:
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Appenzeller Edel-Würzig, Switzerland – 83 points
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Crémeux des Aldudes aux fleurs, France – 84 points
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Gantrisch Bergkäse, Switzerland – 81 points
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Ossau-Iraty AOP, France – 78 points
Cheesemaker’s Quote:
Piuz Hitz, cheesemaker at Bergkäserei Vorderfultigen, said, “It’s a great honor for our team. We work every day to make the best cheese, and winning this title is a proud moment.”
The award highlights the skill and dedication of small cheesemakers worldwide and strengthens the reputation of Gruyère AOP.
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