Showing the distribution of cheeses throughout Europe, this map gives a rough estimate of where the many differnt types of cheeses are produced in certain areas of the following European countries.
Showing where certain cheeses and their production areas in Italy. Notice the harder cheeses that come from the Southern areas of the country, where refridgeration is lacking.
The country of Switzerland is known for many things, cheese being one of them. The famous Greuyere cheese is produced in the mountainous regions of the country, far from the cities of Zurich and Geneve.
The French may be famous for their language of love, but the cheese is also something to be appreciated. Notice the cheeses produced mostly have a rind, which is made to help keep out moisture.
England's language is synonymous throughout the world, the cheese should also be as well known. Cheddar, for instance, is one of the world's most famous cheeses, produced by fresh milk and stored in the same caves since the Middle Ages.
When most think of Ireland, they think of corned beef. While Irish cheese is not as famous, the country makes many different forms of cheddar known round the world.
While the cheese doesn't come wrapped in kilts, the cheese is very bright and fresh. The cheese produced here is mostly a fresh milk cheese of the farmer variety, very simple, yet flavorful.
Spain is known for its Manchego, but it also makes great queso's known around the world for melting on all types of wonderful snacks.
While Greece is known for its flaming cheese and its Feta, the country has five main producing areas, all of which make their own versions of Feta, giving each block a unique taste experience.
Produced by Michael Gross