Three Roth Cheeses Take Home Awards

Team Emmi Roth USA captured three awards at the Wisconsin State Fair Cheese & Butter Contest – two ribbons in the Smear Ripened category and one in the Open Class Hard Cheese category. The flagship Roth Grand Cru Surchoix and Grand Cru Reserve earned 2nd and 3rd places respectively in the Smear Ripened category. Made from a combination of Wisconsin milk and classic Swiss traditions, Grand Cru cheeses are crafted in authentic copper vats and cured by Roth cellar masters for a complex and full-bodied flavor unlike any other. Grand Cru Reserve is aged six to eight months, while Grand Cru Surchoix is aged a minimum of nine months to further develop the earthy and nutty flavors. Roth’s Private Reserve, an American Original inspired by traditional Alpine-style cheeses, took home a 2nd place award in the Open Class Hard Cheese category. Crafted in copper vats and cured for a minimum of six months by Roth cellar masters, Roth’s Private Reserve has a rich, robust, earthy flavor with a nuanced sweet and nutty finish. “We congratulate this year’s winners and thank all of our cheesemakers and staff for their dedication to excellence,” says Linda Duwve, vice president of sales and marketing at Emmi Roth USA. “Wins like these truly showcase our team’s passion, hard work and expertise.” Dairy manufacturers from throughout the state submitted more than 300 entries to the annual contest at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. The contest featured 26 classes, representing the wide variety of cheese and butter products crafted in Wisconsin.