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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Local shepherds have made ewe's milk cheeses in the French Pyrenees for 4,000 years. Etorki is a modern cheese dating from the late ‘70s, similar to traditional Basque country cheeses, but it is more supple and close textured. Etorki takes its name from the Basque word for "origin," or "source." The milk comes from small flocks of black or red-faced Manech sheep and is only made from late December to mid July (when the ewes are impregnated again). From June to September, the flock's transhumance to high pastures to allow the lowlands to regenerate. Etorki is aged from three to six months from fine, cut curd pressed in plastic molds, vertically stacked to press curd and expel whey. After a two-hour brine bath, it is rubbed with salt and later in brine soaked cloths. Etorki is oily with butterfat, yet firm and supple with a burnt caramel sweetness and a creamy texture. This is a lovely cheese in the summer for a buffet or picnic with apples and pears, in salads, or with raw veggies and olives.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 10 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Etorki

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Firm(4), Flavorful(6), Pungent(3), Rich(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Salads(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5)

Etorki Cheese - Excellent

By Janie

from Lenexa, KS on 1/30/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Slice and Eat

Describe Yourself:

Etorki fan

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

I ordered this cheese to arrive on Christmas Eve, as a gift for my husband. We both love this cheese. We enjoy just slicing it and eating it plan to curb our hunger. It is also nice for a bedtime snack, with crackers. There are so many cheeses out there now and we try many, yet few measure up to the flavor found with Etorki.

Flavorful, but mild.

By Walt

from Laguna Niguel, California on 12/10/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

Etorki is very mild, but is extremely flavorful. This is good for the beginner who cringes at fromage tres piquant (very pungent cheese). It's especially good served with a nice dry Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley along with a few pears.

My new favorite!

By Renae

from San Diego, CA on 8/27/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

First tasted this cheese at a Wine Bar north of LA and was happy to find it here. It is excellent with dried & fresh fruits, with the lavendar honey or just with a nice glass of red or bubbly.

Big Fan

By Chefgirl from Fort Wayne, IN on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Comments about Etorki:

This had a strong flavor at first and as I kept eating and eating it just got better and better.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Absolutely delicious

By Miranda

from Seattle, WA on 8/27/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

A great all around cheese with the best flavor for this variety of cheese.

Okay

By Allison

from Broomfield, CO on 7/30/2007

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

This cheese is just fine but there are so many better ones out there that I wouldn't bother buying this one again. It's salty, it has no tanginess, it's a bit chalky, and it has a fudgy texture almost like Gjetost (but not that sweet flavor).

Great addition to any cheese tasting.

By AA from Chico, CA on 5/7/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

Less pungent than most sheep's milk cheeses. Nice.

Interesting flavor-sheep's milk

By Kitty from State College on 3/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

First good sheep's milk cheese I've had.

Lovely etorki

By Judy from California on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Etorki:

Delicious,mild and great with fruit

Customer Reviews about the Etorki at igourmet