Breogán brand aged sheep's cheese. This aged cheese has been made in Galicia, respecting the traditional methods that our ancestors used to make sheep's cheese.
Through a long curing process of 14 months, this cured sheep cheese offers a flavor and texture that will delight lovers of strong cheeses.
The secret of Breogán aged sheep's cheese lies in the milk
Raw milk from sheep raised in Galicia is the main ingredient in this aged sheep's milk cheese. Although cow's milk cheeses are much more popular in this region of Spain, there is also a long tradition of producing sheep's milk products, where cheese holds particular importance.
In this process, the high-quality milk is curdled, salted, and fermented to create a base that is then aged for at least 14 months. Thanks to this process, the cheese develops a more intense flavor and a drier texture. This also gives it a particularly distinctive aroma. Thus, aged sheep's milk cheese is a gourmet cheese only suitable for those who appreciate the most intense flavors.
The distinctive black rind of this cheese is made using only premium olive oil. This enhances its flavor and ensures proper preservation over time.
PROPERTIES
- Sheep's milk cheese aged for 14 months
- Made in Galicia using high-quality raw sheep's milk
- Powerful flavor, penetrating aroma, and magnificent texture
WHAT IS AN AGED SHEEP'S CHEESE?
There are many different types of cheese made from sheep's milk, and it can not be easy to determine which is which.
The first way to distinguish one cheese from another is its origin: cow, goat, sheep or a mixture of one or more of these milks.
Once the origin of the cheeses is established, the best way to distinguish them from one another is by their degree of aging. Cheese aging is a maturation process in which the main ingredient is time. Although a variety of other techniques, such as smoking, can also be used.
In the case of sheep's cheeses we can distinguish 4 grades:
Young sheep's cheese is when the cheese is consumed almost as soon as it is made. At this stage, the cheese is usually mild and has a softer texture.
Semi-cured cheese. The term "semi-cured" is probably the most variable from one producer to another. Essentially, semi-cured sheep's milk cheeses are cheeses aged for less than 6 months that combine the best of both worlds.
Aged cheese. After six months of aging, sheep's milk cheese is considered aged. During this time, the cheese has lost almost all of its liquid. Therefore, its flavor and aroma become more intense, and its texture hardens.
Aged cheese. When a cheese reaches 12 months of aging, it is considered an aged sheep's milk cheese. Like a fine barrel-aged wine, time and a proper preservation process allow the product to bring out its best flavor and aroma, transforming it into a delicacy that only the most discerning gourmets can appreciate. In the case of Breogán aged cheese, the aging time is 14 months.
HOW TO ENJOY AN AGED SHEEP'S CHEESE?
A good aged sheep's cheese is a delight in itself. Therefore, the best way to enjoy it is on its own, as an appetizer, or as part of a charcuterie board. This flavorful cheese pairs perfectly with good Galician bread or breadsticks and a good young, fruity white wine, such as Ribeiro or Albariño.
A key element in enjoying this aged sheep's milk cheese is the cut. The best way to extract all the flavor of this delicacy is to make thin, triangular slices. For this, a good cheese knife is essential. You can also enjoy this cheese by cutting it into cubes and skewering them with a toothpick to bring its incredible flavor to your mouth.
PRESENTATION
- 1 cheese of 3 Kg
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