A type of cheese that is smoked with oak wood
and that enjoys a high level of prestige among gastronomy
enthusiasts.
Pasturised cow milk is used mixed with cream from sheep milk. It is
pressed for 24 hours and then salted in brine. After airing, it is
left to mature from one to two months. Then, it is smoked.
INGREDIENTS
Cow milk.
Cream from sheep milk, natural rennet and salt
FEATURES
Type: Semisoft
Shape: Cylindrical, with rounded edges and sides
Weight: There are basically two sizes: the small variety
weighs between 500 and 800 grams; and the larger type between 1.5
and 2 kilograms.
Rind: Hard and flat, cylindrical and dun-coloured
Paste: Firm consistency and presents some small holes.
Yellowish-white in colour
Aroma: Smoky
Flavour: Smooth, with a typical smoky aroma which remains
for some time on the palate