Roter Teufel Extra is a distinctive and highly regarded hard cheese produced by Güntensperger Käse in Switzerland. This cheese is known for its intense aroma, which results from a long aging process and high-quality ingredients.
Roter Teufel Extra is very intense and spicy, with a rich, creamy texture. Over time, as it ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced and stronger.
It is a cheese for those who enjoy stronger, spicier varieties. The cheese is firm and dense, but it has a slightly crumbly structure, which is characteristic of longer-aged cheeses.
Its solid texture makes it excellent for grating, as well as for savoring its rich layers of flavor. Aging is a key phase in the creation of this cheese. Roter Teufel Extra matures for at least 9 months, during which time it develops complex aromas that contribute to its distinctive taste.
The longer it ages, the more intense it becomes. The aging process takes place in specialized rooms under careful supervision to ensure optimal quality.
Producer
Güntensperger Käse is a Swiss family-owned cheese dairy based in Bütschwil in the Toggenburg region of the canton of St. Gallen, with a cheese-making tradition that spans more than a century. The company began as a small local dairy and gradually developed into a producer specializing in high-quality artisanal Swiss cheeses.
Their cheeses are made using milk sourced from farms in the Toggenburg region and surrounding Alpine areas, where natural pastures and mountain conditions contribute to the rich and aromatic character of the milk. The company combines traditional cheesemaking methods with modern production standards in order to maintain consistent quality and preserve the authentic character of its cheeses.
Particular attention is given to the maturation process, during which the cheeses are carefully cared for and regularly monitored in dedicated ageing cellars. Their portfolio includes a variety of semi-hard and hard cheeses, often characterized by complex aromatic profiles and extended ageing.
Some of their cheeses are known for pronounced spicy notes, nutty flavors and the crystalline texture that develops during maturation. Although a portion of the production is exported to international markets, the company remains strongly connected to local farmers and the regional origin of the milk.
This combination of Alpine terroir, long-standing tradition and a contemporary approach to production has positioned Güntensperger Käse as a recognized producer within modern Swiss cheesemaking.