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Since differences in geographic climate and customs are so important to the
production of Spanish cheese, regulating councils known as Denominaciones de
Origen exist to certify the authenticity of each cheese variety.
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 Arzua Ulloa:
Arzua Ulloa is a D.O. (name protected) cheese from in Galicia made from
fresh cow's milk. Nicknamed "queixo do pais" (cheese from the
countryside), it has a smooth, waxy, yellow rind and a smooth, creamy,
off-white interior.
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 Cabrales: Cabrales is sharp and tangy, and
even more so when made with mixed milks. Like Gorgonzola and Roquefort, it
is a famous blue cheese whose name is often copied by inferior wannabees.
A natural cheese made in the artisan tradition by rural dairy farmers.
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 Ibores: Queso Ibores is made in Extremadura,
which is the most rugged, least developed, and most economically
distressed region in Spain. This raw goat’s milk cheese reflects its
homeland with its full, simple flavor. It is hard and dense and becomes
sharper with age
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 Idiazabal:
This handmade, unpasteurized sheep's milk cheese comes from the Spanish
Pyrenees. Idiazabal is naturally smoked with a hard but edible
orange-brown rind. In the old days, Basque shepherds lived in small
mountain huts and had no space to store.
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 Garrotxa:
The best-known use of this ultra-rich dairy product is in tiramisu, which
means “pick me up” and is a delicate dessert made with mascarpone, liqueur
and ladyfingers. It is also delicious straight, topped with fresh berries,
or in a savory spread when mixed with anchovies, mustard, and herbs.
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 El Piconero al Cognac:
Made from raw sheep's milk, the cheese is carefully aged under strict
conditions for a minimum period of 10 months. The wheels are then aged
another two months whilst they bathe in Cognac. The result is a simply
stunning product. Fine, aromatic and complex, this wonderful cheese is
destined to become a classic.
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 Tronchon: Tronchon cheese is made from a blend of goat, sheep and cow milk. This uniquely volcano-shaped cheese is beautiful and delicious. With its smooth, buttery, fresh flavor and springy texture, Tronchon is a longtime family favorite in Spain. It goes great with green Spanish olives and a fruity red Rioja.
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Spanish Cheese
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cheeses. Entries vary in length from one to three pages and provide information
on each cheese's name, origin, characteristics, variations, and serving
suggestions.
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Spanish Cheese,
Arzua Ulloa,
Cabrales,
El Piconero Al Cognac,
Garrotxa,
Ibores,
Iziabal,
Manchego,
Tronchon,
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