6 articles Updated October 2026

Regional Guides

Cheese traditions by country and region.

Browse by country

France and Switzerland 2 articles

Italy and the Mediterranean 3 articles

Britain and Ireland 1 article

START WITH A COUNTRY

Where a tradition leads next

A regional style is easiest to understand once you taste it against the cheeses beside it.

  1. British Cheeses Territorial classics, the Stilton naming rules, and what belongs on a British board.
  2. Best Cheese for a Cheese Board Turning a regional shortlist into a board that balances.
  3. Cheddar Cheese The Somerset original, how age changes it, and what clothbound really means.

All 6 regional guides, A to Z

French cheese board with bloomy-rind wheel, washed-rind square, ash-coated goat cheese, orange aged wedge, and blue cheese - French cheeses region guide | KnowTheCheese

How Do You Choose French Cheese? A Guide by Family and Region

Learn how to buy French cheese by family and region, from Normandy bloomy wheels…
Spanish-style cheese board with Manchego-style wedge, goat cheese, blue cheese, quince, and almonds - Spain cheese region guide | KnowTheCheese

What Are Spain's Regional DO Cheeses? A Terroir and Buying Guide

Explore Spanish cheese by region, from Manchego and Idiazabal to Tetilla, Cabrales, Mahon-Menorca, and…
British cheese board with cheddar stilton and territorial cheeses - British cheeses region guide | KnowTheCheese

What Are the Best British Cheeses? Cheddar, Stilton, and Regional Styles

Learn the main British cheese families, from cheddar and crumbly territorials to Stilton and…
Swiss cheese board with Gruyere-style wedge, Emmental-style slices, shaved rosettes, hard shards, bread, and pickles - Swiss cheeses region guide | KnowTheCheese

What Types of Swiss Cheese Are There, and How Should You Choose?

Learn how to buy Swiss cheese by AOP family, melt behavior, and table role,…
Greek cheese spread with feta-style brined white cheese, hard sheep's-milk wedges, olives, tomatoes, bread, and herbs - Greek cheeses region guide | KnowTheCheese

Which Greek Cheeses Should You Buy? Families, Regions, and Buying Cues

Learn how to buy Greek cheese by family and region, from PDO feta and…
Illustration of fresh white cheeses, hard shards, a blue wedge and a firm cheese on a board

Which Italian Cheeses Should You Buy by Region and Cooking Use?

Find Italian cheeses by region, understand DOP labels, and choose between fresh mozzarella, aged…

Explore other sections

Cheese Profiles Cheese Profiles Complete cheese profiles 398 Substitutes Substitutes Find alternatives 14 Comparisons Comparisons Side-by-side guides 16 Pairing Guides Pairing Guides Wine & food matches 36 Best For Best For Top picks by use case 11 How-To Guides How-To Guides Storage & serving tips 10