Cerrato Almadeoveja Old is an artisan cheese made from raw sheep’s milk, cured for more than 180 days under special conditions. This cheese represents elegance and tradition, with an authentic flavour that evokes the essence of its origin.
ALMADEOVEJA OLD
It has a strong character and thanks to the skill of our master cheesemakers, it can stimulate the five senses and transport you to the heart of its nature. The ideal choice for those who love sheep cheeses with a creamy and silky texture.
Ingredients
Raw sheep’s milk, salt, rennet and lactic ferments.
Allergens
Product Information
Aromatic Profile
Pairing
Crianza or Reserva red wines, fortified and sweet wines.
Try Almadeoveja Old along with quince jelly, nuts, vegetables and olives.
Tasting Diagram
Sensory Qualities
Appearance
Cerrato Almadeoveja has a firm and compact interior, with light yellow tones resulting from the delicate blend of raw sheep’s milk, native to the Cerrato region.
Taste
More intense flavour than the cured version, with subtle salty hints. Hints of walnut and cellar in the aftertaste, with a subtle spicy sensation at the finish.
Smell
Smooth dairy aromas, reminiscent of butter. More intense hints of animal aroma can be perceived, as a result of the ripening process of the raw sheep’s milk.
Touch
It has some flexibility once cut.
Recommendations
Serving Suggestions
Consume at an optimal temperature of 16ºC, open at least 20 minutes before consumption and leaving it at room temperature to enjoy all its aroma and flavour.
Recommended Cut
Cubes of approximately 2 cm and wedges of approximately 5 mm.
