Product Reviews and Ratings - Greece - Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta from igourmet

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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Greece

Feta is the national cheese of Greece, and surely the best-known Greek cheese in the US. Our Barrel-aged Feta is produced from December through April from a blend of all-natural milk from free-range sheep and goats, whose milk is richer than cow's milk in calcium, vitamin B and proteins. Curd is molded in large round forms, which are hand-turned frequently as they drain. As the whey drains, the cheese-crafter adjusts timing to perfect each form's texture. After skillful dry-salting, wheels are placed in birch barrels for aging and preservation. There they sit in a 7% brine solution that originally allowed farmers to preserve their milk in the hot Mediterranean climate. Today that brine gives feta its characteristic tang.

By the end of the four-month maturation, a wonderfully creamy, rich, complex flavor is fully developed. The care that goes into this feta is evident by its incredible characteristics. Its traditional method of production contributes to its full taste, natural aroma and pure white color, properties which have established Feta over the centuries as a unique natural cheese of Greece.

Enjoy this premium feta in a traditional cheese pie, over eggs, stuffed into squash blossoms, or even fried. Or just relax with a slab of feta drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh oregano. Opa!

Made from pasteurized sheep's and goat's milk.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(5), Firm(3), Flavorful(6)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Salads(7)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Frequent diner(3), Health conscious(3)

Best Feta Cheese Ever

By Trnity from Riverside, Ca on 6/26/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

Was looking everywhere locally for actual Brine Feta. Was crossing fingers this would be comparable to what I was looking for. I was not disapointed. I will be ordering more.. much more!

I intend to order more, a lot more.

By N/A

from Jackonville FL on 3/14/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Eat it with steak

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

It amplifies the flavor of good food when eaten with them.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Crumbles nicely, but stays moist

By vinbl1952

from Ramona, CA on 10/15/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Tangy but not too

Best Uses:

In couscous, Over pasta, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Amateur gourmet cook, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

I've had lots of fetas, some good, some meh, but this one has been consistently great -- tangy without overwhelming other tastes, enduringly moist without being gicky, and easy to crumble without being dry. I toss it into couscous along with tomatoes, scallions, and pine nuts, or mix it with pasta, balsamic vinegar, spinach, red onions, and walnuts. The taste is always rich and creamy, and the saltiness is up front but not too briny. One small drawback: the shrink-wrap container preserves the feta nicely from source to delivery, but you can't use it to store what's left.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

As Good as it Gets

By Dario

from Willits, CA on 2/12/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Rounded

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Purist

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

I lived a year in Greece and sampled many barrel-aged fetas. I'm glad to say that this compares to the best I tasted in Greece (a feta from the northern town of Trikkala). Creamy, with serious depth and not excessively salty, I'd recommend the delicious feta in salads, spanakopita, or -- best of all -- as a snacking cheese served with a bowl of Kalamata olives and Retsina or Sauvignon Blanc.

tangy & creamy

By grandma Pat

from sacramento on 1/19/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Pungent

Best Uses:

just eat it, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

crumbles nicely into salads yet maintains a creamy feel on the tongue

Best Feta Ever!

By tara5000

from North Alabama on 12/3/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

Soooo good in a simple green salad or Greek salad.

A Little To Mild !

By seejay from NJ on 11/13/2007

Pros:

Delicate

Cons:

Low in flavor

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

Lacks the flavor of other Feta !

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful! Truly authentic!

By Greek Girl from Jersey

from Princeton, NJ on 10/13/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

As good as the feta cheese my grandmother sends from Greece!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Strong and Salty

By Z

from Perry, ME on 8/30/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Maybe a bit too salty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta:

I found it very flavorful, but for some it may be a bit too salty.

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