Description: Hand made, small produced cheese that is renneted with wild purple thistle. Creamy, full of flavor, and able to stand up to the biggest of wines.
Type of Milk: Sheep
Where is it Produced: Portugal
Wine Pairings:
| Sangiovese: The ultimate richness, balanced with herbs, pasture flora flavors in the cheese cozy right up to the medium density and color, red fruits and stone flavors that run through the wine.
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| Port: A great classic combo, the fortified wines match up well to the big flavors of the cheese. The caramel and raisin flavors of the wine compliment the savory, milky rich and floral flavors in the cheese.
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