Meine Käsetheke Erzherzog Johann Cheese

Erzherzog Johann is a premium hard cheese produced in the Austrian state of Styria (Steiermark). It is aged for at least six months to achieve its characteristic 'kräftig-würzig' (strong and spicy) flavor profile. The brand 'Meine Käsetheke' is a specialized line used by the retailer ALDI SÜD (Hofer in Austria) to offer high-quality, traditionally made European cheeses.

The cheese specifically featured here is manufactured by Obersteirische Molkerei (OM) for the retail brand. It gained international recognition by winning a gold award at the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin, USA, in 2022. The production follows traditional Austrian cheesemaking culture, utilizing mountain milk and specific maturation processes that contribute to its award-winning texture and taste.