What’s the best cheese in the world? Which country best represents this tasty delicacy? While everything is subjective, TasteAtlas magazine has drawn on the opinions of thousands of people to compile its list of the world’s 100 best cheeses and answer these questions.
The world’s best cheeses according to TasteAtlas
TasteAtlas has already compiled its list of the world’s most legendary restaurants, the world’s best sandwiches and the world’s most hated French dishes. Today, the magazine turns its attention to a sensitive subject: cheese! According to the ratings, it’s not a French cheese that takes the prize, much to our surprise, but Parmigiano Reggiano. Made from semi-skimmed raw milk, the famous grating cheese with its intense, fruity flavors can be considered the best in the world.
Parmesan is followed by Graviera Naxou, a Greek cheese from the Cycladic island of Naxos. Rounding out the Top 3 is Burrata from Puglia, another well-known speciality from the Italian Botte. It is followed by Mozzarella di Bufala, in fourth place. As you may have guessed, France’s leading cheese is only fifth in the ranking. According to Internet users, Saint-Félicien is the best representative of French know-how. Originating from the Rhône-Alpes region, this soft cow’s milk cheese has a creamy texture and fruity, tangy aromas.
While the Top 10 includes many Italian, Greek and Portuguese cheeses, it does not include any other French cheeses. Fortunately, Reblochon, Comté and Beaufort, ranked 13th, 14th and 16th respectively, make up for the disappointment and restore France’s reputation.