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(based on 5 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Portugal

Evora is a museum-city in the Alentejo region, whose roots go back to Roman times, reaching its Golden Age in the 15th century when it became the residence of the Portuguese kings. Its uniqueness stems from its white-washed houses decorated with azulejos and wrought-iron balconies built from the 16th to 18th centuries.

For centuries Evora cheese has been part of the local diet. In the past it was preserved in olive oil inside large terracotta containers. Evora is made from raw whole sheep's milk which is filtered through a mesh lining after being in a salt brine solution. Aged over 60 days, Evora has a well formed crust and a yellow color that gets darker with contact with air. This D.O. cheese has a slightly peppery and piquant flavor that gets stronger as it matures. A rare cheese in the states, don't miss out on tasting one that has delighted the Portuguese for centuries.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.2 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

60% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

A tart cheese

By Racie from Brewster, WA on 7/31/2008

Pros:

Durable, Something different, Tangy

Best Uses:

As a snack with crackers, Olives avocado tomato

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Evora:

This cheese has a sharp, tangy taste. It might not be for everyone, but we enjoy something different once in a while. The casual cheese eater might find it too strong.

Great Strong Sheeps Milk

By Stones Throw Elly

from Wauwinet Nantucket on 5/27/2008

Pros:

Full of flavor, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Slice and dash with EVOO

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Evora:

Very pleased with the sheep's milk cheese. Not familiar with it before hand, but a great snack before osso bucco alla milanese. It is full of sheepy flavor, but I want something to perk up my tastebuds before diving into a full meal.

Proceed with Caution

By Wine Swirl from Harpers Ferry on 5/13/2008

Pros:

Good Value

Cons:

Low Quality

Best Uses:

On hearty bread, With a fruit paste

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Evora:

A mealy consistency with a very strong, but - dare I say - fairly unpleasant flavor, something comparable to classroom paste. I tried it with some quince & this made the experience more tolerable, but I would probably steer clear of this one in the future.

Small cheese from Heaven

By Frank

from Philly on 4/23/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Hard To Find, Unique

Best Uses:

Lunch, Olive salad

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Evora:

My favorite cheeses are Manchego and Zamorano - I love the flavor of aged sheep's milk cheeses. This Evora was no slouch either - very tasty. Went fast in our house.

A cheese with no character

By Turillo from Massachussetts on 4/20/2008

Cons:

Bad Value

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Evora:

All cheeses must have a character or an identity.
this one does not have any.

Customer Reviews about the Evora at igourmet