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You sense it immediately - the heady aromas, the intensely fulfilling textures, and the vibrant flavors of Spain's artisan cheese tradition. Different milks, a diverse terrain, and unique cheesemaking techniques all play a role in the subtle differences in each cheese's color, texture, and flavor. We have selected four of our favorites for this sampler:
- Manchego Reserva - Spain's most famous cheese, made entirely from pure La Mancha sheep's milk. Manchego is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its satisfyingly grainy texture. The reserve version is aged for one year.
- Mahon - This firm cow's milk cheese comes from the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean. This version has been aged for three months, developing a rich tanginess and fragrant aroma.
- Idiazabal - Smooth, rich and satisfyingly sharp, Idiazabal is a smoked sheep's milk cheese that gives off a warming rustic scent. It is the quintessential cheese of the Basque country in Northern Spain.
- Murcia al Vino - This 100% goat's milk cheese from Murcia is bathed in red Spanish wine, making this product a wine-and-cheese party all by itself!
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
4.5 stars
(based on 4 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
great stuff!
By cdd from north carolina on 8/5/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
this was a thank you gift from a guest - what a wonderful surprise [...] although i have rarely met a cxheese that i did not like, these cheeses were excellent and i highly recommend this assortment.
Interesting assortment
By So Cal from San Diego, CA on 4/30/2007
Pros:
Firm, Flavorful
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nice variety for a sampling of Spanish cheeses
Variety of flavors and textures.
By SusanB
from Kalamazoo, Michigan on 2/27/2007
from Kalamazoo, Michigan on 2/27/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Appetizers, Cooking, Sub for other cheeses, Tapas party
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
These cheeses were a delicious starter for my paella party. My friends and I enjoyed them all.
Strong, distinctive flavors. Fantastic!
By AngLee from Crystal River, FL on 2/27/2007
from Crystal River, FL on 2/27/2007
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Best Uses:
Grilled sandwich, Melted in eggs, Sliced with fruit
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This cheese was so good, I hardly wanted to share. I loved that it melted so smoothly. DId not lack anything. Super flavor!