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You sense it immediately - the heady aromas, the intensely fulfilling textures, and the vibrant flavors of Spain's artisan cheese tradition. Different milks, a diverse terrain, and unique cheesemaking techniques all play a role in the subtle differences in each cheese's color, texture and flavor. We have selected four of our favorites for this sampler:
- Manchego: Spain's most famous cheese, made entirely from pure La Mancha sheep's milk. Manchego is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its satisfyingly grainy texture. (8 oz.)
- Mahon: This firm cow's milk cheese comes from the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean. This version has been aged for three months, developing a rich tanginess and fragrant aroma. (8 oz.)
- Idiazabal: Smooth, rich and satisfyingly sharp, Idiazabal is a smoked sheep's milk cheese that gives off a warming rustic scent. It is the quintessential cheese of the Basque country in Northern Spain. (8 oz.)
- Murcia al Vino: This 100% goat's milk cheese from Murcia is bathed in red Spanish wine, making this product a wine-and-cheese party all by itself! (8 oz.)
- igourmet.com Signature Cheese Serving Knife: Specifically crafted for us at igourmet.com, this multi-function cheese knife is the perfect tool to easily slice uniform servings of your favorite cheeses.
- Water Crackers: Perfect for serving with cheeses, fruit, and spreads when entertaining. (4 oz.)
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value./b>
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
4.7 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Flavors of Madrid
By Brock the world foodie
from Chicago, Illinois on 1/6/2008
from Chicago, Illinois on 1/6/2008
Pros:
Firm, Flavorful
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Spanish Cheese Assortment in Gift Box:
My friends and I enjoyed these delightful tastes of Spain--reminiscent of an evening in Madrid's tapas bars.
Very good cheese assortment
By LAW from Houston, TX on 4/28/2007
Pros:
Flavorful
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Spanish Cheese Assortment in Gift Box:
All the cheeses were good and the amount was just right.
Definite sure-fire hit for parties
By MJ from Illinois on 2/22/2007
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Spanish Cheese Assortment in Gift Box:
These cheeses tasted exactly as I would have expected good Spanish cheeses to taste. The Manchego went quickly but the Mahon Rserva came in a close second. I thought the Murcia al Vino was exceptionally good and I usually like my cheeses unadorned but this one was a pleasure.