Cheese story
What is Imeruli?
A fresh Georgian cheese commonly used in khachapuri.
Origin
Imereti, Georgia
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Georgia
Region
Imereti
Milk type
cow
Texture
fresh to semi-soft
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: mild, tangy, lightly salty
Origin, protection and character
Imeruli comes from Georgia, especially Imereti. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Imeruli
khachapuri, pies, cheese boards
Good food matches
Georgian bread
herbs
wine
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
