cow’s milk
AGED PROVOLONE by belgioioso cheese
Belgioioso Cheese • Denmark, WI
Crafted from whole cow’s milk, this potent cheese is aged at least
twelve months for an extra sharp, piquant flavor.
AMERICAN GRANA by belgioioso cheese
Belgioioso Cheese • Denmark, WI
This outstanding, slightly sweet, deeply nutty Parmesan brings a unique
flavor to any Italian-style dish. Aged 18 months.
ASIAGO by belgioioso cheese
Belgioioso Cheese • Denmark, WI
This sweet, nutty cheese has a wonderfully pronounced flavor. Crafted
from part-skim milk, aged 10 months.
VEGETARIAN PARMESAN by belgioioso cheese
Belgioioso Cheese • Denmark, WI
No animal rennet is used in the making of this sharp, nutty, flavorful
Parmesan. Ideal for shredding, grating, or just snacking. Aged ten
months for a deep, complex flavor.
APPLE SMOKED CHEDDAR by carr valley cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
Fine white Carr Valley cheddar has been smoked with applewood and
hand-rubbed with paprika to create this award-winning cheese.
CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR by carr valley
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
This distinctive white cheddar has scrumptious sweet cranberries and
chipotle peppers for added fiery flavor. The heat comes on after the
flavor of the cheese and has a very warm finish. The taste settles on
the tongue without being too aggressive.
CREAMY GOUDA by carr valley cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
A Dutch-style cheese with a firm, creamy body and a flavor that
boasts a certain tartness. Comparable to edam or a mild fontina, this
is a versatile Gouda with a fair amount of flavor.
ORGANIC HARVEST MOON by castle rock
Castle Rock Organic Farms • Osseo, WI
A mild, delicious organic cheese that goes well with sliced pears or
apples, and hummus.
ORGANIC SUN-DRIED TOMATO & BASIL by castle rock
Castle Rock Organic Farms • Osseo, WI
Sun-drenched tomatoes and sweet basil combine with this creamy
mild cheddar. Flavorful and versatile, with just the right amount of
sweet notes from the fresh basil.
SHARP CHEDDAR SPREAD by merkts cheeses
Merkts Cheeses • Kaukana, WI
A sharp, full-flavored cheddar spread that pairs well with crackers,
celery, sourdough bread, mac n’ cheese, sandwiches, bagels – just
about anything.
SMOKED COW MUENSTER by nordic creamery
Al Bekkum • Westby, WI
A mild, naturally smoked cheese that is perfect for sandwiches or
jalapeno hummus and salty crackers.
JALAPENO JUUSTO BAKED CHEESE by pasture pride
EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR by westby co-op creamery
Westby Creamery • Westby, WI
A very powerful, well-aged cheese that boasts the complex nutty
flavors of any great mature cheddar.
MEDIUM CHEDDAR by westby Co-op creamery
Westby Creamery • Westby, WI
The perfect sandwich cheese; slices well with a flavor that is rich
and pleasant.
ORGANIC SHARP CHEDDAR by westby co-op creamery
Pasture Pride • cashton, WI
Juusto is a buttery flavored, moist squeaky cheese with a sweet
caramelized, toasted crust and rich buttery flavor! Best baked in an
oven or skillet until it glistens – very versatile!
BELLAVITANO GOLD by sartori cheese
The Sartori Family • Plymoth, WI
A Sartori-family original, this rich, creamy cheese is inspired by
traditional, Italian farmstead cheese. Begins in the mouth like a
premium Parmesan and finishes in award-winning style with hints of
melted butter.
RASPBERRY BELLAVITANO by sartori CHEESE
SARVECCHIO PARMESAN by sartori cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
This unique cheddar has a complex fruity flavor and a lingering floral
finish. This cheese is crafted strictly from the milk of cows that graze
on lush spring and summer wildflower pastures.
The Sartori Family • Plymoth, WI
Aged twenty months, this extraordinary Parmesan has a distinctive
fruity flavor with lightly roasted caramel notes. Consistently judged
the best U.S. Parmesan.
AGED PARMESAN by casaro
SEASONAL WHITE CHEDDAR by st. brigid’s meadows
Castle Rock Organic Farms • Osseo, WI
Crafted from organic raw milk, this is a truly unique and flavorful
cheddar that is potent and delicious.
Westby Creamery • Westby, WI
Classic Westby white cheddar freckled with appealing bits of dill.
Great for snacking.
JUUSTO BAKED CHEESE by pasture pride
WILDFLOWER CHEDDAR by carr valley cheese
GARAM MASALA RAW CHEDDAR by castle rock
DILL CHEDDAR by westby co-op creamery
MILD CHEDDAR by westby co-op creamery
The Sartori Family • Plymoth, WI
This mild, crumbly, slightly sweet Parmesan-style cheese has been
soaked in raspberry tart ale. It boasts a taste that brings a sparkle to
any snack or entrée.
Casaro Cheese • Fond Du Lac, WI
This particular domestic Parmesan is hard, dry, and delicious.
Made from part-skim cow’s milk, it has a rich flavor and is aged at
least 10 months.
by Uplands Cheese Company
Andy Hatch - Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Rush Creek Reserve is a creamy, earthy cheese made with raw milk by
Uplands Cheese, Inc. The cheese itself is bound in spruce bark, which
gives shape to the soft round and imparts a sweet, woodsy flavor to
the cheese. Combined with the savory flavors born from the rind, this
gives the custard-soft paste a deep but delicate richness.
Pasture Pride • cashton, WI
Pasture Pride’s buttery flavored, squeaky baked cheese is freckled
with bits of spicy jalapeno, giving this unique cheese an extra punch.
Wonderful served warmed in a skillet with pears and jam.
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
A tasty mild raw-milk cheddar that is very versatile; particularly good
on sandwiches or shredded in soups.
TWO-YEAR AGED SWISS by carr valley cheese
Rush Creek Reserve
Kristin & Jason Blankenheim • Coon Valley, WI
Crafted from the organic milk of a single unique herd of Coon Valley,
Wisconsin Jersey cows. Their unique buttery cheddars boast an
outstanding flavor and richness. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
varieties.
Pleasant Ridge Reserve by Uplands Cheese Company
Andy Hatch - Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Pleasant Ridge Reserve is crafted from grass-fed, raw milk in the
tradition of Alpine cheeses, lending it the nutty, complex notes of
classic cheeses like Gruyere and Beaufort. Only produced May
through October when their cows are eating fresh pasture grass.
Westby Creamery • Westby, WI
A scrumptious mild cheddar that goes great with rice crackers, cubed
for a snack, or melted into mac n’ cheese.
Westby Creamery • Westby, WI
A distinctive sharp cheddar with a strong flavor; pairs nicely with
organic merlot and fresh fruit.
AGED BRICK CHEESE by widmer’s cheese cellars
The Widmer Family • Theresa, WI
This is a strong ripe cheese with age and abundant flavor. It has a
medium-soft texture and powerful aroma. Well-suited to slice for
grilled cheese sandwiches with fresh red onions.
AGED BRICK CHEESE SPREAD by widmer’s cheese
The Widmer Family • Theresa, WI
Crafted from a delectable blend of aged brick and cheddar cheeses,
this potent spreadable cheese goes well on whole wheat toast paired
with a tall pale ale, or apple cider and fresh fruit.
Six YEAR CHEDDAR by widmer’s cheese cellars
The Widmer Family • Theresa, WI
Boasts the perfect amount of aging and grain, slightly granular; not
as aggressive as the ten year. Fantastic on crackers with smoked
Whitefish.
TEN YEAR CHEDDAR by widmer’s cheese cellars
The Widmer Family • Theresa, WI
Rich, nutty flavor with a smooth, film texture – granular and crumbly,
pair with your favorite cabernet sauvignon.
goat’s milk
CHEVRE AU LAIT by carr valley cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
This delectable silky Gouda-style cheese is aged for extra flavor. An
excellent table cheese!
COCOA CARDONA by carr valley cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
A Carr Valley original – this delicious goat cheese has a delicate rind
that has been rubbed in cocoa powder. The cocoa infuses this smooth
and snowy cheese with a subtle chocolate flavor, which is balanced by
the cheese’s natural sharpness.
SNOW WHITE by carr valley cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
A creamy white goat cheddar with a wonderfully rich frosty flavor,
with pleasant earthy notes that arrive upon the finish. Carefully caveaged for six months.
sheep’s milk
DANTE SHEEP CHEESE by cedar grove
GRUMPY GOAT by nordic creamery
Al Bekkum • Westby, WI
A bold, semi-hard yet creamy goat cheese, cellar-aged over one year
for an audacious robust flavor.
WI Sheep Dairy Cooperative • Spooner, WI
This is a truly amazing sheep cheese with notes of butter, grass,
toast, and lanolin. The texture is slightly pliant and moist. Produced
with meticulous attention of detail and respect for the environment
and animals.
MONTCHEVRE GOAT CHEESES by montchevre
CAVE-AGED OCOOCH MOUNTAIN by Hidden Springs
Mt. Sterling Co-op Creamery • Mt. Sterling, WI
Mild, smooth, flavorful goat cheeses with delicate, moist textures
and versatile flavors! Not too aggressive and perfect for sandwiches
or snacking!
Brenda Jensen • Westby, WI
This mountain-style, raw milk cheese offers a tart, nutty flavor with
hints of Parmesan, and has a natural rind which is washed during
aging. Aged 3-4 months.
Montchevre goat cheese • Belmont, WI
Hand-crafted with prime quality milk for a fresh, crisp, lemony flavor!
Available in many wonderful flavor varieties!
MT. STERLING GOAT CHEESES by mt. sterling
Cheese Guide
Here at the Viroqua Food Co-op, we have a versatile and
outstanding selection of cheese to satisfy even the most
experienced cheese connoisseur. Our domestic cheese
selection offers handcrafted specialty cheeses from dozens
of artisan Wisconsin cheese-makers.
FRESH SOFT SHEEP CHEESE by hidden springs
Brenda Jensen • Westby, WI
A wonderfully light, creamy, spreadable cheese. The original flavor is
crisp, lemony, and slightly sweet. Also available in Honey Lavender,
Basil & Olive Oil, Cranberry & Cinnamon.
mixed & various milk
In fact, Wisconsin has more skilled and licensed cheesemakers than any other state. These cheesemakers must
complete rigorous studies in dairy science and cheesemaking before they can be licensed.
By the 1920s, over 2,800 cheese factories existed in the
state. Wisconsin also became the first state to grade its
cheese for quality in 1921. Today, approximately 13,000
dairy farms exists in Wisconsin. Cheesemakers use
approximately 90 percent of this milk
to produce cheese.
GRAN CANARIA by carr valley cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
A sheep, goat and cow milk cheese, aged longer, at least two years. It’s
fruity, nutty, intense, sweet and pungent all at the same time.
SHEPHERD’S BLEND by carr valley cheese
SID COOK • La Valle, WI
A sheep, goat and cow milk cheese cured for 10 weeks, it has a soft
body and a subtle, complex flavor.
CAPRIKO by Nordic Creamery
Al Bekkum • Westby, WI
A perfect blend of fresh cow and goat’s milk. Handcrafted semi-hard
cheese with a smooth nutty flavor. Naturally smoked without adding
liquid smoke.
Wisconsin
609 N. Main Street, Viroqua, WI 54665
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Our selection is constantly evolving;
this list may not contain all of our
Wisconsin cheeses. Please ask for assistance if you are looking for something
that isn’t on this list.