Cheese story
What is Yarg?
A Cornish cheese wrapped in nettle leaves, giving a distinctive patterned rind and herbal note.
Origin
Cornwall / England, United Kingdom
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Cornwall / England
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-hard
Rind
nettle-wrapped natural rind
Ageing
4 to 8 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: mushroomy rind, fresh, creamy, herbal
Origin, protection and character
Yarg comes from United Kingdom, especially Cornwall / England. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
4 to 8 weeks
How to serve Yarg
cheese boards, salads, picnic platters
Good food matches
white wine
apples
fresh herbs
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.
