In October 2023 Wigmore was one of just 100 cheeses to be awarded Super Gold at the 2023/24 World Cheese Awards and was selected by the Super Jury as one of the top 16 cheeses in the world!
Wigmore incorporates a 'washed-curd' method, whereby during the make, some of the whey is removed and replaced with water. This results in a less acidic cheese which is milder in flavour than a traditional brie or camembert. By removing some of the lactic acid, the breakdown is slower, which also helps to create a slightly firmer, fudgey texture with more bite.
Produced in the Auvergne region, this cheese is one of France’s oldest protected cheeses, with a history dating back over 2,000 years. As a cheese with Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) status -...
When young, the cheese is curdy and lactic with a sticky rind, developing a soft breakdown below the rind as it ages giving way to a buttery breakdown and a firm, curdy centre. Once fully ripened,...
Why not use this cheese on your pizza? Add that extra burst of tomato & basil on-top of your sauce, as well creating the cheesiest pizza! If you’d prefer to incorporate the cheese into your...
