APPENZELLER “EDEL WURZIG” (9 MONTH AGED)COW'S MILK, UNPASTEURISED, SWITZERLAND A powerful fruity Swiss cheese with the rind washed with a secret brine consisting of wine and spices. The purple label Appenzeller is matured for a minimum of 9 months but often longer than that. The wonderfully rich texture is aromatic, sweet and nutty with a wonderful crunch of protein crystals. Edel means noble or premium and Wurzig means spicy or aromatic'.