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(based on 3 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Spain

In the Navarra region of the Spanish Pyrenees, lies the Roncal Valley. Seven villages make up this valley and control the production and marketing of the first Spanish name-controlled cheese, Roncal. Record of this cheese's production dates back as far as the thirteenth century, when the citizens of these towns worked together to raise sheep and to tend horses and the forests of the Pyrenees. Each year they would herd their flocks up the mountains to the high pastures in the spring, and each fall they would lead them back down and take their products to market. Roncal is still a product of the fresh mountain air, and it still made from raw sheep's milk. It is ripened slowly over the course of several months to develop a rustic, nutty and olivey flavor and a moist, smooth texture.

Made from unpasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts half of a 7 lb. wheel.
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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3)

Excellent

By K.Mann

from Indianapolis on 3/8/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roncal:

One of the best sheep cheeses I ever tasted

Happy with the flavor

By Anastasia

from Burien, WA on 12/21/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roncal:

I am impressed with the flavor of this cheese, I liked the nutty flavor. I grated it over homemade pizza and pasta dishes, they turned out fabulous.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Nice, but a bit dull

By JustLove

from Brentwood, CA on 5/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

Lack of flavor

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roncal:

The Spanish Roncal was a nice cheese, but i thought it was a bit dull. It had a touch of that familiar sheep's milk flavor (which I liked), but overall, it left me feeling a bit let down. Every time I had some, I found myself wishing there was bit more to it. If you like mild cheeses you might want to give this a try (though I have found that people who like mild cheeses often aren't fans of sheep's milk cheeses). If you are someone who likes a more full-flavored cheese, I might recommend looking elsewhere.

Customer Reviews about the Roncal at igourmet