Zamorano, Sheep's cheese Vicente Pastor
Zamorano is a traditional Spanish sheep's cheese from the province of Zamora, made by the family firm Vicente Pastor from the milk of local Churra and Castellana breeds.
It ages for 5–9 months, with the longer "Reserva" variants maturing for over a year, giving it a firm structure and a pronounced flavour with subtly sweet and nutty notes.
The cheese is best served at room temperature and pairs wonderfully with red wines, mature cider, crusty bread or dried fruit and nuts.
Zamorano is a traditional sheep's cheese from the province of Zamora, which lies in the region of Castilla y León in north-western Spain.
It is made by the family firm Vicente Pastor. This cheese is produced from the milk of local sheep breeds, mainly Churra and Castellana, and its production follows traditional methods, including ageing under carefully controlled conditions.
Ageing usually takes 5–9 months, with the longer "Reserva" variants maturing for over a year, which affects both the intensity of the flavour and the texture of the cheese.
The cheese has a firm, compact structure and a pronounced flavour with subtly sweet, nutty notes, sometimes with a slight tang. With longer ageing it becomes drier and more crumbly, and the flavour becomes more intense and aromatic.
Zamorano is best served at room temperature, so that its aroma can fully develop. It pairs well with mature red wines, mature cider or dry white wines, and is wonderfully complemented by crusty bread, dried fruit or nuts, which bring out its nutty, milky notes.
A whole wheel weighs approximately 3 kg
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| Category: | Cheeses |
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| EAN: | 2080248 |
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