Vellón de Fuentesaúco

Zamorano artisan aged sheep´s cheese (DOP), wheel

2,85 kg

148.31

€ 52,04 / kg VAT included

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Milk

Milk type

Sheep

Weight

2.85 kg

Milk Treatment

Raw

Texture

Firm

Aging

Añejo

Flavour

Medium

Zamorano

Appellation of Origin (DOP / IGP):

Zamorano

awards

Global Cheese Awards 2012: Silver

extra information

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Paste: Pressed
  • Rind: Natural
  • Maturity: More than 12 months
  • Dimensions: Diameter 19 cm
  • Drinks pairing

    Drinks Pairing Suggestions:

  • Light red: Pinot Noir
  • Medium red: Ribera del Duero
  • Medium red: Tempranillo
  • Full-bodied red: Rioja Reserva
  • Light white: Verdejo
  • Cava
  • Castille-Zamora

    Vellón de Fuentesaúco Zamorano DOP aged cheese, manufactured by hand with raw sheep milk of the Churra and Castellana breeds, pure and native breeds of the province, with recognized dairy aptitude, and very remarkable quality levels.

    Natural brown rind, with well marked and defined design, bathed in olive oil during maturation. The paste is firm and compact, of yellowish ivory colour, being able to present eyes of small size, distributed evenly throughout the cut. It has genuine aromas and flavours, typical of raw sheep’s milk, well developed and persistent on the palate. Its taste and olfactory characteristics in which we can remember sheep’s milk, cooked butter, nuts, etc. due to the traditional grazing system and its long maturation.

    Vellón de Fuentesaúco Zamorano DOP aged cheese, manufactured by hand with raw sheep milk of the Churra and Castellana breeds, pure and native breeds of the province, with recognized dairy aptitude, and very remarkable quality levels.

    Natural brown rind, with well marked and defined design, bathed in olive oil during maturation. The paste is firm and compact, of yellowish ivory colour, being able to present eyes of small size, distributed evenly throughout the cut. It has genuine aromas and flavours, typical of raw sheep’s milk, well developed and persistent on the palate. Its taste and olfactory characteristics in which we can remember sheep’s milk, cooked butter, nuts, etc. due to the traditional grazing system and its long maturation.

    Raw sheep's milk, natural rennet, lactic cultures and salt. Contains lactose

    Average nutritional values per 100 ml/g. The % have been calculated based on the reference intake of an average adult (8400 Kj / 2000 Kcal):

    Energy value (Kj)
    1966 Kj
    Energy value (Kcal)
    476 Kcal
    Fats
    41,7 g
    Saturated fats
    31,13 g
    Carbohydrates
    1 g
    Sugars
    0,5 g
    Proteins
    24,9 g
    Salt
    1,6 g

    Store in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature 4º -  8°C.

    Temper the cheese outside the refrigerator for the time necessary for it to reach a temperature of around 20°C at which its flavour and aroma are at their full intensity.

    SKU: SK03000000083

    Producer: Quesería La Antigua (Gestión Agro Ganadera, S.L.)

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