El Gran Cardenal

Truffled sheep’s milk Castellano cheese IGP, wedge

250 gr

13,56 

€ 54,24 / kg VAT included

Quantity: Max 5

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Milk

Milk type

Sheep

Weight

250 gr

250 gr

Milk Treatment

Pasteurised

Texture

Firm

Aging

Cured
(Curado)

Flavour

Truffle flavored

Queso Castellano

Appellation of Origin (DOP / IGP):

Queso Castellano

awards

AWARDS:

  • 2016-17 Super Gold
  • 2018-19 Silver
  • extra information

    ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Paste: Pressed
  • Rind: Natural
  • 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-Valladolid

    The most exclusive of El Gran Cardenal cheeses. Winner of the Super Gold Medal at the international World Cheese Awards 2016-17.

    Only with 100% sheep's milk from the best herds, truffle is added from the beginning of its production and so they coexist together throughout its maturation, providing an unmistakable aroma and flavour, respecting the essence of Castilian sheep's milk cheese.

    This Castellano cheese is made according to a family recipe with 100% raw sheep's milk. It has an intense smell of truffled oil and sheep's milk, not unpleasant at all. Highly intense aromas in the mouth of the animal family, of sheep with hints of raw nuts, hazelnuts, almonds... A slightly salty, slightly acidic and intense flavour that combines perfectly with the truffle. Mild spiciness that appears together with a pleasant residual taste of high intensity of sheep's milk. Highly persistent flavour in the mouth. Tactile sensation in the mouth: grainy, buttery and oily on the palate. When cut, it is yellowish in colour with few but large eyes. Truffle threads are also visible.

    The most exclusive of El Gran Cardenal cheeses. Winner of the Super Gold Medal at the international World Cheese Awards 2016-17.

    Only with 100% sheep's milk from the best herds, truffle is added from the beginning of its production and so they coexist together throughout its maturation, providing an unmistakable aroma and flavour, respecting the essence of Castilian sheep's milk cheese.

    This Castellano cheese is made according to a family recipe with 100% raw sheep's milk. It has an intense smell of truffled oil and sheep's milk, not unpleasant at all. Highly intense aromas in the mouth of the animal family, of sheep with hints of raw nuts, hazelnuts, almonds... A slightly salty, slightly acidic and intense flavour that combines perfectly with the truffle. Mild spiciness that appears together with a pleasant residual taste of high intensity of sheep's milk. Highly persistent flavour in the mouth. Tactile sensation in the mouth: grainy, buttery and oily on the palate. When cut, it is yellowish in colour with few but large eyes. Truffle threads are also visible.

    Pasteurised 100% sheep's milk, salt, truffle, extra virgin olive oil, starter, rennet and calcium chloride. Natural rind coating: E-235 preservative. Rind not edible.

    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)
    1879 Kj
    Energy value (Kcal)
    449 Kcal
    Fats
    37,72 g
    Saturated fats
    24,92 g
    Carbohydrates
    1,4 g
    Sugars
    1,4 g
    Proteins
    25,8 g
    Salt
    1,96 g
    Dietary fibre
    Less than 0.5 gr
    Calcium
    830 mg
    Phosphorus
    540 mg

    Keep refrigerated.

    SKU: SK03000000048

    Producer: El Gran Cardenal, S.A.

    El Gran Cardenal is a family business founded in 1951 and currently managed by the third generation.

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