Raw milk from Latxa and Navarre sheep. The Latxa sheep is an indigenous breed from the Cantabrian area of the Navarre region that gives small amounts of high-quality rich, fruity and aromatic milk. The Navarre breed is also indigenous and is found throughout the region, except in the Cantabrian area.
The cheese is made from December to July and aged for 4-6 months.
Taste note
Outer appearance: Hard rind, slightly rough, uniform whitish-gray in color.
Inner appearance: Straw-yellow in color. A few small, irregular eyes distributed uniformly throughout. No air pockets or hollows.
Texture: Firm, slightly springy, medium-soluble. Slightly granular, fine and floury.
Taste and aroma: Intense aroma characteristic of sheep's milk. Acid note and somewhat spicy aftertaste. No bitterness.
Food pairing
Full-bodied red wines, such as crianzas and reserves from Navarre and La Rioja.
Storing and enjoying your cheese
Tips for savoring all the aroma and flavor of this cheese:
Keep it in a cool, dry place between 2º and 8º C (you can use the lower part of your refrigerator).
Serve it at room temperature.
After cutting the cheese, store it immediately in the refrigerator in a hermetically sealed plastic container along with a piece of dry bread. The bread will absorb moisture and protect the cheese from mold and excessive drying. Replace the bread when it is covered with mold.
Nutritional information
Each 100 grams of this cheese contains the following, approximately:
Calories (Energy): 420 Kcal (1740 KJ)
Protein: 32 grams minimum
Carbohydrates: 1 gram
Fat: 32 grams minimum (by dry extract)
Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E, Niacin, and folic acid.
Minerals: Calcium (1.2 gr), Iron (0.6 gr), Magnesium, Zinc, Sodium, and Potassium.
Expiry date
Minimum 2 months after delivery.
The piece of cheese comes vacuum packed.
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