Tiroler Bergkäse 
Tiroler Bergkäse is a hard cheese made from raw cow's milk. It originates from the Austrian region of Tyrol, specifically North and East Tyrol. The cheese is produced in wheel form, with a rind that ranges from yellowish-brown to brown. It has a minimum weight of 12 kg per wheel. The texture of the cheese can vary from firm to more supple, and its color ranges from ivory to light yellow. The flavor of Tiroler Bergkäse is mildly aromatic to slightly sharp. It is made using calf rennet and does not contain any artificial additives.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Specific Origin | North Tyrol and East Tyrol |
| Protection | PDO (1997) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Raw |
| Fat Content | Minimum 45% fat in the dry matter |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 40% |
| Rind | Painted-on and dried-on, yellowish-brown to brown |
| Texture | Firm to more supple |
| Flavor | Mildly aromatic to slightly sharp |
| Colors | Ivory to light yellow |
| Forms | Wheel |
| Rennet Type | Calf rennet (no substitutes or genetically modified rennet) |
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