What is Wensleydale?
A fresh, crumbly Yorkshire cheese known for its clean acidity and gentle milky sweetness.
Yorkshire / England, United Kingdom
cow
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Origin, protection and character
Wensleydale comes from United Kingdom, especially Yorkshire / England. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
PGI for Yorkshire Wensleydale
2 to 6 months
How to serve Wensleydale
cheese boards, fruit pairings, salads
Good food matches
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.
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.
