Explore the top 50 cheeses from around the world, featuring iconic varieties like Italy’s Parmigiano Reggiano, France’s Brie, and Switzerland’s Gruyère. This guide provides insight into the rich flavors and traditional craftsmanship that make each cheese unique.

Ranking of the Top 50 Cheeses in the World by Country:

1. 🇮🇹 Parmigiano Reggiano (Italy): A hard, granular cheese known for its nutty, umami-rich flavor.
2. 🇮🇹 Mozzarella di Bufala Campana (Italy): Soft, creamy cheese made from buffalo milk, famous for its silky texture.
3. 🇫🇷 Camembert de Normandie (France): Soft, creamy cheese with a white, bloomy rind and a rich, earthy taste.
4. 🇬🇷 Feta (Greece): Crumbly, tangy cheese made from sheep’s milk or a mixture with goat’s milk.
5. 🇫🇷 Brie de Meaux (France): Soft cheese with a bloomy rind, known for its mild, buttery flavor.
6. 🇨🇭 Gruyère (Switzerland): A hard, nutty, slightly sweet cheese often used in fondues and gratins.
7. 🇮🇹 Gorgonzola (Italy): A blue cheese with a creamy texture and a slightly tangy, savory flavor.
8. 🇳🇱 Gouda (Netherlands): Semi-hard cheese with a caramel-like sweetness, popular in aged varieties.
9. 🇪🇸 Manchego (Spain): A firm, sheep’s milk cheese with a slightly tangy, nutty taste.
10. 🇬🇧 Cheddar (United Kingdom): Firm cheese with a sharp, savory flavor, available in various maturities.
11. 🇫🇷 Roquefort (France): Blue cheese made from sheep’s milk, known for its bold, tangy flavor.
12. 🇮🇹 Pecorino Romano (Italy): Hard, salty cheese made from sheep’s milk, often grated over pasta.
13. 🇫🇷 Comté (France): Semi-hard cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and a smooth texture.
14. 🇫🇷 Saint-Nectaire (France): A soft, creamy cheese with a washed rind and earthy notes.
15. 🇵🇹 Queijo Serra da Estrela (Portugal): Semi-soft, buttery cheese made from sheep’s milk.
16. 🇮🇹 Asiago (Italy): Semi-soft to hard cheese with a mild, nutty flavor, often aged.
17. 🇩🇰 Havarti (Denmark): Semi-soft cheese with a smooth, creamy texture and mild, buttery taste.
18. 🇮🇹 Fontina (Italy): Semi-soft cheese with a nutty, slightly tangy flavor, often used in melting.
19. 🇫🇷 Epoisses (France): Strong, soft cheese with a pungent aroma and creamy texture.
20. 🇬🇧 Stilton (United Kingdom): Blue cheese with a crumbly texture and tangy flavor.
21. 🇩🇪 Emmental (Switzerland/Germany): A mild, nutty cheese with signature large holes.
22. 🇧🇪 Brugge Oud (Belgium): Hard, aged cheese with a rich, caramelized flavor.
23. 🇦🇹 Bergkäse (Austria): Alpine cheese with a robust, nutty flavor, typically aged.
24. 🇫🇷 Bleu d’Auvergne (France): A blue cheese with a creamy texture and bold, tangy flavor.
25. 🇮🇹 Provolone (Italy): Semi-hard cheese with a smooth, tangy taste, often used in sandwiches.
26. 🇬🇷 Kefalotyri (Greece): Hard, salty cheese with a sharp flavor, often used for grating.
27. 🇫🇷 Chèvre (France): Goat cheese with a tangy flavor and creamy texture, popular in fresh forms.
28. 🇺🇸 Monterey Jack (United States): Mild, semi-soft cheese with a buttery taste, often used in melting.
29. 🇨🇿 Olomoucké tvarůžky (Czech Republic): Soft, tangy cheese with a strong aroma.
30. 🇫🇷 Reblochon (France): Soft, washed-rind cheese with a nutty, slightly fruity taste.
31. 🇪🇸 Idiazabal (Spain): Smoked, firm sheep’s milk cheese with a slightly sharp flavor.
32. 🇮🇹 Ricotta (Italy): Soft, fresh cheese with a mild, slightly sweet taste, used in both savory and sweet dishes.
33. 🇫🇷 Morbier (France): Semi-soft cheese with a layer of ash, known for its creamy, mild taste.
34. 🇬🇧 Red Leicester (United Kingdom): Hard cheese with a smooth texture and rich, nutty flavor.
35. 🇨🇭 Appenzeller (Switzerland): Semi-hard cheese with a tangy, fruity flavor and a smooth texture.
36. 🇮🇪 Cashel Blue (Ireland): Creamy blue cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
37. 🇫🇷 Tomme de Savoie (France): Semi-soft cheese with an earthy flavor and smooth texture.
38. 🇧🇷 Queijo Canastra (Brazil): Semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly tangy flavor.
39. 🇩🇪 Quark (Germany): Soft, fresh cheese with a mild, creamy taste, used in both savory and sweet dishes.
40. 🇮🇹 Mascarpone (Italy): Fresh, creamy cheese used in desserts like tiramisu.
41. 🇫🇷 Chabichou du Poitou (France): Goat cheese with a dense, crumbly texture and a tangy flavor.
42. 🇳🇴 Gamalost (Norway): Hard, unique cheese with a sharp, tangy flavor.
43. 🇵🇱 Oscypek (Poland): Smoked sheep’s milk cheese with a firm, salty flavor.
44. 🇳🇱 Edam (Netherlands): Mild, slightly nutty cheese with a smooth texture, often sold in red wax.
45. 🇦🇹 Limburger (Austria/Germany): Soft, pungent cheese with a creamy texture and strong aroma.
46. 🇫🇷 Cantal (France): Semi-hard cheese with a firm texture and mild, nutty flavor.
47. 🇸🇪 Västerbotten (Sweden): Hard, aged cheese with a strong, slightly salty flavor.
48. 🇺🇸 Colby (United States): Mild, semi-hard cheese similar to cheddar, often used in snacks.
49. 🇮🇹 Scamorza (Italy): Semi-soft cheese with a smooth, milky flavor, often smoked.
50. 🇫🇮 Leipäjuusto (Finland): Mild, squeaky cheese known as “Finnish squeaky cheese,” often served warm.

Sources:

• World Cheese Awards – Celebrates excellence in cheese from various countries.
• TasteAtlas Cheese Rankings
• Cheese.com – A comprehensive guide on cheeses around the world.

Note on the Ranking:

This ranking showcases the top 50 cheeses from around the world, each celebrated for its unique flavor, texture, and traditional production methods. From Italy’s Parmigiano Reggiano and France’s Camembert to Switzerland’s Gruyère, each cheese reflects the heritage and culinary expertise of its country. This list offers a snapshot of global cheese diversity, ranging from soft and fresh to hard and aged varieties.