The best cheeses of the 2019 World Cheese Awards
The top 3 according to 176 votes from people: Rogue River Blue · Parmigiano Reggiano 24 months Latteria Sociale Santo Stefano · Torta del Casar DOP Virgen del Prado. (Updated May 12, 2020.)
The 2019 World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy, judged 3,804 cheeses from 42 countries. Rogue River Blue became the first US champion after a 100-point tie with a Parmigiano Reggiano; here are the podium and a selection of the 84 Super Golds, the best cheese on each judging table.
Top 26
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1
Rogue River Blue
World Champion Cheese 2019: organic blue wrapped in Syrah leaves soaked in pear liqueur, 100 points.
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2
Parmigiano Reggiano 24 months Latteria Sociale Santo Stefano
Runner-up, also on 100 points; the chairman broke the tie.
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3
Torta del Casar DOP Virgen del Prado
Third place with 92 points, raw ewe's milk.
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4
Etyek Snow White
Super Gold, by Etyeki Kecskesajt Manufaktúra (Hungary).
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5
Fluffy Fuhka
Super Gold, by Jerriaise D'or Goat Farm (Jersey).
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6
Barkham Blue
Super Gold, by Two Hoots Cheese (UK).
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7
Sarró de Cabra
Super Gold, by Formatgeries Montbrú (Spain).
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8
Pecorino di Pienza Gran Riserva
Super Gold, by Caseificio Cugusi Silvana (Italy).
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9
Gorwydd Caerphilly
Super Gold, by Trethowan's Dairy (UK).
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10
Cerney Ash
Super Gold, by Cerney Cheese (UK).
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11
El Atrio Manchego aged
Super Gold, by Queserías Entrepinares (Spain).
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12
Idiazabal Azkarra
Super Gold, by CRDOP Queso Idiazabal (Spain).
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13
Sartori Reserve SarVecchio
Super Gold, by Sartori Company (USA).
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14
Époisses PDO Sélection Affineur
Super Gold, by Laiteries H. Triballat (France).
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15
Mori No Cheese
Super Gold, by Nasu No Mori (Japan).
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16
Bontaleggio di Grotta – Taleggio DOP
Super Gold, by Emilio Mauri (Italy).
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17
Tetilla PDO
Super Gold, by Queserías Sarrianas (Spain).
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18
Stavsfjell
Super Gold, by Lega (Norway).
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19
Gruyère AOP Premier Cru
Super Gold, by Cremo – von Mühlenen (Switzerland).
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20
Stokâlde Fryske
Super Gold, by De Fryske (Netherlands).
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21
Fromage d'Ossau
Super Gold, by Les Fromages du Moulin (France).
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22
Pitchfork Cheddar
Super Gold, by Trethowan's Dairy (UK).
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23
Jarlsberg Vellagret 5 år
Super Gold, by Tine (Norway).
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24
Nidelven Blå
Super Gold, by Gangstad Gårdsysteri (Norway).
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25
Lutjewinkel Gouda old PDO
Super Gold, by FrieslandCampina (Netherlands).
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26
Sbrinz
Super Gold, by Käserei Flüeler (Switzerland).
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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Comments (7)
Torta del Casar en el podio, ¡orgullo extremeño!
Rogue River Blue, the first American cheese to win World Champion, wrapped in pear brandy-soaked leaves.
Mori No Cheese from Japan, didn't know Japan made great cheese.
Etyek Snow White from Hungary, nice surprise.
Cerney Ash is lovely.
Parmigiano 24 months, can't go wrong.
Idiazabal Azkarra, bien por el queso vasco.