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Located in:Cheese, Spain
In the village of Vilassar de Dalt near Barcelona, Josep Cuixart has been making artisanal cheeses since 1980. Mr. Cuixart uses same day milk from his own Murcia and Grenadine goats and from neighboring herds that feed from grasses filled with herbs like rosemary and thyme. The name Nevat (the Catalan word for “snow”) refers to its downy white mold (from penicillium candidium). The curds are drained in a knotted cheesecloth bag. When firm, the bags are opened and its unique shape emerges. It resembles an extremely plump Brie, sloping up to a peak in the middle, like a snow covered mountain. The interior is creamy at the edges, becoming firmer at the center. Nevat has a full, rich, and buttery flavor with herbal notes and a sweet, mildly “goaty” tang. This stunning bloomy rind cheese is pretty amazing. Simply serve with fresh crusty bread, perhaps some fresh fruit, and a bottle of chilled Cava from Catalonia.
- Made from pasteurized goat's milk.
- Aged two to three months.
- Photo depicts whole 5 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.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
4.7 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Creamy(3)
Describe Yourself:
Foodie(3)
Excellent soft cheese
By Carlsbad Bill from Carlsbad, NM on 5/3/2008
Pros:
Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Anytime snacks, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads
Describe Yourself:
Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious, Self styled Gourmand
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Nevat:
many uses, good as is or in a salad, melted over vegetables
Yum, epitomy of a great goat cheese
By AJH
from Colorado on 9/12/2007
from Colorado on 9/12/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Multi-textured, Rich, Tangy but not too
Best Uses:
Fruit and crackers, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads
Describe Yourself:
Discriminating tastes, Foodie, Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Nevat:
We enjoyed the simplicity of this goaty cheese...
It would be a hit in the most discriminating crowd.
Everyone that tries it just loves it!
By Lori from Arlington, VA on 4/6/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Delicate, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Nevat:
My family still lives in Italy and I love Italian cheeses, yet the Spanish-made Nevat has become my favorite cheese. Firm on the outside and creamier in the middle it is a very special cheese. You will be so glad you tried it.