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Georgian Cheeses

Sulguni

Sulguni is a brined cheese from the Samegrelo region of Georgia, made from cow or buffalo milk. Sour and moderately salty, with a dimpled, elastic body, it is nicknamed pickled cheese and usually served in wedges or deep-fried.

Country: Georgia
Milk Type: Cow's or water buffalo's milk
Texture: Semi-hard, elastic, brined
Flavor: Salty, smokey , sour

Smoked Sulguni

Smoked Sulguni is a traditional Georgian cheese made from a mix of buffalo's and cow's milk, originating from the regions of Svaneti and Samegrelo. This cheese has a semi-firm texture and is easily recognized by its yellow color. It offers …

Country: Georgia
Milk Type: Water buffalo's and cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Salty, smokey , sour

ტენილი / Tenili

Tenili is a Georgian string cheese from Meskheti, made from sheep's milk and packed into a clay pot to mature. It takes the most complicated production techniques of any Georgian cheese and sits on UNESCO's world heritage list.

Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Semi-hard

დამბალხაჭო / Dambalkhacho

Dambalkhacho is a pungent Georgian cheese from the Tianeti and Pshavi mountains, made from sour buttermilk cottage cheese and aged in sealed clay pots until mold develops. It is known for its intense aroma, spicy flavor and national landmark status …

Texture: Semi-soft, crumbly
Flavor: Spicy

Georgian Cheese Types