Quesería La Antigua’s Raw Sheep Milk Aged Cheese is a rare example of true long aging done the traditional way—crafted from raw milk, matured for 7 to 9 months, and finished with a natural rind that forms slowly and organically in the cellar. This extended maturation transforms the cheese into something remarkably expressive: bold, nutty, deeply savory, and layered with the complex aromas that only raw sheep’s milk can provide. The paste becomes firm, compact, and beautifully structured, with a lingering depth that continues to evolve on the palate.
The flavor profile is intense yet balanced, offering notes of browned butter, toasted nuts, warm hay, and subtle caramel. Its aromatic natural rind contributes earthy cellar nuances, enhancing the overall complexity without overwhelming the sweetness and richness inherent to high-quality sheep’s milk.
Produced by Quesería La Antigua in Zamora—a creamery dedicated to preserving the pastoral traditions of Spain—this cheese embodies the excellence of raw milk from native Churra and Castellana sheep. With meticulous aging and a commitment to ancestral methods, La Antigua creates cheeses with a genuine sense of place, each wheel a testament to craftsmanship and terroir.
- Pairings: Reserva Rioja, Ribera del Duero, quince paste, Marcona almonds, serrano ham, or crusty country bread.
Ingredients: Raw sheep milk, natural rennet, lactic ferments and salt.
May contain egg traces.
Nutritional information coming soon
Nutritional information coming soon